Therapy involves relieving pressure on nerve by reducing inflammation in the tunnel. Local steroid injection is useful in most cases but surgery may be required. Characterized by stiffness and bony swelling. Includes limited joint mobility syndrome, palmar fasciitis and pseudoscleroderma. Often follows upper extremity trauma, surgery or stroke.
Patients develop stiffness, burning pain, and swelling of hand.
Radiograph shows a patchy osteoporosis. Treatment involves pain relief, physical therapy and corticosteroids early on. Noted in keyboarders, musicians and production line workers. The pathology is unclear. Change in ergonomics is the treatment of choice.