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Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is tenosynovitis?
Tendons are cartilage structures that connect muscle to bone. Tenosynovitis happens when the layer or tunnel around the tendon gets inflamed. Causes include overuse or repetitive strain on the tendon.
Symptoms of tenosynovitis
Joint pain
Finger pain
Pain in the knuckles or finger joints
I use my hands a lot at work - holding babies, writing, typing
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Questions your doctor may ask to check for tenosynovitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose tenosynovitis
Do you have any joint pain?
Do you have finger pain?
Do you have pain in the knuckles or finger joints?
Do you use your hands a lot, such as writing, typing or holding a small child daily?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
Treatment for tenosynovitis
Most cases can be managed with rest, a splint, or painkillers. Steroid injections in the area can help relieve inflammation. Severe cases may need surgery.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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