Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion Cyst David Bozentka Lawrence W. Weber A 20-year-old woman has developed a prominence about the dorsal radial aspect of the wrist. It is not painful and does not limit…
De Quervain Tendinitis
De Quervain Tendinitis David Bozentka Lawrence W. Weber A 30-year-old woman developed radial-sided wrist pain and swelling 6 months following the delivery of her first child. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Tendinitis involving…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome David Bozentka Lawrence W. Weber A 50-year-old woman presents with activity related hand numbness of the thumb and index, long, and ring fingers. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Carpal tunnel…
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral Epicondylitis Jack E. Kazanjian Charles L. Getz A 46-year-old male postal worker presents with right-sided lateral elbow pain. The patient is right-hand dominant and cannot recall a history of…
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Gautam P. Yagnik Eric T. Ricchetti A 60-year-old diabetic man presents with a 1-month history of gradually worsening right shoulder pain and stiffness. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Frozen shoulder, also…
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthritis Eric T. Ricchetti Gautam P. Yagnik A 75-year-old retired male laborer with chronic right shoulder pain and stiffness. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Glenohumeral arthritis occurs in up to 20% of…
Shoulder Instability (Multidirectional and Unidirectional)
Shoulder Instability (Multidirectional and Unidirectional) Fotios P. Tjoumakaris Bradford S. Tucker A 23-year-old surfer attempts to grab his board with his left arm as a strong wave knocks it closer…
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear Joseph A. Abboud William J. Warrender A 58-year-old man presents with shoulder pain, difficulty sleeping, and decreased strength and range of motion with attempted overhead activities. CLINICAL…
Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis Joseph A. Abboud William J. Warrender A 47-year-old male laborer presents with gradually worsening activity-related shoulder pain. (Figure from Shaffer BS. Painful conditions of the acromioclavicular joint…
Calcific Tendinitis
Calcific Tendinitis Joseph A. Abboud William J. Warrender A 52-year-old woman presents with severe shoulder pain without history of trauma or repetitive use. (Figure from Craig EV. Master Techniques in…
