Tendinopathies in the upper extremity: a paradigm shift.

摘要: Epicondylitis and de Quervain's tenosynovitis are two common diagnoses seen by hand therapists in clinical practice. Traditionally, these conditions have been viewed as being due to an inflammatory process treated such. New research shows that tendons exhibit areas of degeneration a distinct lack cells. Tendinosis is the collagen tissue aging, microtrauma, or vascular compromise. This article reviews key literature related tendinopathies lower extremity comments on dearth similar articles for elbow forearm. Hand encouraged embrace this new terminology engage difficult area improve treatment regimens outcome measures.