BSC 1085C Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Radial Styloid Process, Extensor Pollicis Brevis Muscle, Tendinitis
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Thickening of the palmar fascia, which is usually painless and develops slowly over time. If pronounced, it may prevent the hand from being able to fully open. Examination: obvious focal thickening on palmar aspect hand, on palpation, feels tough and thick, though non-tender and without signs of inflammation, may interfere with ability to fully open hand. Presentation and anatomy: bony excresences that cause deformity at the dip joints of the fingers. Occurs slowly over time and is associated with osteoarthritis. May affect many joints or only a few, though not usually symmetric. Similar protrusions at the pip joints are called bouchard"s nodes. Examination: obvious bony protrusions at dip joints, non-tender on palpation with an absence of inflammation, some times interfere with joint movement and function. Presentation and anatomy: flexor tendons connect muscles proximal to the wrist to the fingers. When the muscles shorten, they pull on the tendons, causing the fingers to flex.
