Abstract
The history and physical examination allow early identification of the cause of hand pain in most patients. In some cases, however, the etiology of the pain is not obvious and a diagnostic problem arises. The less common causes of hand pain include atypical mycobacterial infection, occult fractures, bone fragments, incomplete carpal coalitions, carpal ligament injuries and several uncommon forms of tendinitis.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Hand* / diagnostic imaging
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Hand* / pathology
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Humans
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Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Diseases / pathology
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Joint Diseases / physiopathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / pathology
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / physiopathology
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Pain / etiology*
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Radiography
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Tendinopathy / diagnostic imaging
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Tendinopathy / physiopathology
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Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Wrist Injuries / physiopathology