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Overuse Syndromes of the Hand and WristAka: Hand Overuse, Wrist Overuse

Tenosynovitis Causes
1. De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
2. Intersection Syndrome
3. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis
4. Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendinitis
5. Trigger Finger
6. Focal Hand Dystonia
7. Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Neurovascular Causes
1. Median Neuropathy (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
2. Ulnar Neuropathy
3. Radial Nerve Compression at the Wrist
4. Digital Neuropathy
Vascular Causes
1. Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
2. Digital Ischemia
  1. Baseball pitchers
  2. Baseball catchers
  3. Handball players
References
1. Rettig (2001) Clin Sports Med :

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