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. 2014 Jul;98(4):801-15, xii.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.03.006. Epub 2014 Apr 26.

Evaluation and treatment of chronic hand conditions

Michael Darowish  1 , Jyoti Sharma  2
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Evaluation and treatment of chronic hand conditions

Michael Darowish et al. Med Clin North Am. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Hand and wrist problems are frequently the cause of patients' complaints in the primary care setting. Common problems include hand numbness, pain, loss of motion, or unexplained masses in the hand. Many problems can be successfully managed or treated with nonoperative measures. This article focuses on commonly encountered causes of chronic hand pain.

Keywords: Carpal tunnel; Cubital tunnel; Ganglion cyst; Hand arthritis; Trigger finger; de Quervain tenosynovitis.

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