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I use the computer a lot for work. the last few weeks ive had pain my palms at the base of all fingers & wrist pain. no lumps there, just some mild tenderness. tried ice/heat/nsaids. cant see ortho yet. what is the most likely differential?
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Repetitive motion injury. You need to take frequent, small breaks from use of computer. Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Repetitive-Motion-Disorders-Information-Page
Answered 7/21/2021
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Flexor tendonitis with early tenovaginitis or trigger finger . Wrist pain from tenosynovitis in carpal tunnel ice , wrist splinting and behavioral modification prior to ortho eval.
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