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An Unusual Presentation of Acute Calcific Tendinitis in the Hand

Authors: Albert R. Harris, Terrence R. McNamara, Jeffrey S. Brault, Marco Rizzo

Published in: HAND | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Acute calcific tendinitis (ACT) is a relatively uncommon disorder of the hand and wrist. ACT is a well-known condition of the shoulder, but it often goes unrecognized when occurring in the hand or wrist. The overall lack of familiarity along with the non-specific symptoms associated with ACT frequently leads to misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis. We report a case of acute calcific tendinitis occurring in the carpal tunnel which is a rare presentation.

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Title: An Unusual Presentation of Acute Calcific Tendinitis in the Hand
Authors: Albert R. Harris
Terrence R. McNamara
Jeffrey S. Brault
Marco Rizzo
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: HAND / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-008-9121-3

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