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Abstract Tietze’s syndrome is a frequent cause of chest wall pain. Distinct from the more common costosternal syndrome, Tietze’s syndrome was first described in 1921 and is characterized by acute,…

Abstract Carpal boss syndrome, or os styloideum, is characterized by localized tenderness and sharp pain over the junction of the second and third carpometacarpal joints. The pain of carpal boss…

Abstract Arthritis of the wrist is a common complaint that can cause significant pain and suffering. The wrist joint is susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that…

Abstract Whereas most other causes of chest wall pain are musculoskeletal, the pain of intercostal neuralgia is neuropathic. As with costosternal joint pain, Tietze’s syndrome, and rib fractures, many patients…

Abstract Pain originating from the manubriosternal joint can mimic pain of cardiac origin. The manubriosternal joint is susceptible to the development of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter’s syndrome, and…

Abstract de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the level of the radial styloid…

Abstract The pain of flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is constant and severe and is localized to the dorsoulnar aspect of the wrist. The patient suffering from flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis…

Abstract Trigger thumb is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus tendon as a result of compression by the head of the first metacarpal…

Abstract The dorsum of the wrist is especially susceptible to the development of ganglion cysts in the area overlying the extensor tendons or the joint space, with a predilection for…