Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Medium
Tenosynovitis
Meaning: Inflammation of the lining of the sheath surrounding a tendon, causing pain and swelling with movement.
In practice: Pain along the thumb side of the wrist in a new mother suggested De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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Which word means: Non-inflammatory degenerative disease of a joint with cartilage wear and bony change.
Answer: Arthrosis
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Answer: Immobilisation
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