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. Physiotherapy is also important. Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate true hip disease from soft tissue problems about the hip.