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Tenosynovitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath that surrounds a tendon, typically leading to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Tendinitis
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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