Extensor tendonitis is an inflammatory condition of the tendons on the back of the hands or the top of the feet. These tendons attach to muscles that straighten your fingers and lift up your toes and ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

Extensor tendons are found just under the skin of the hand or the top of the feet. Extensor tendonitis is an inflammation of these tendons, and many factors can cause it. Tendons are bands of tissue ...

Tendonitis is often caused by overuse or wearing shoes that don't fit well. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation can help heal tendonitis. You can prevent tendonitis by stretching before exercise and ...

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea Bilateral congenital dislocation of the extensor tendon in the metacarpophalangeal ...

The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon, given its complex anatomical course, is at a higher risk of rupture when compared with other extensor tendons of the hand. This is most often seen in the ...