Topaz microdebrider (ArthroCare Corp.) for treatment of tendon disorders of the upper extremities

Record ID 32011001363
English
Authors' objectives:

Tendinitis is an irritation or inflammation of a tendon and the Bureau of Labor Statistics has determined that in 2001, this disorder caused work to be missed by 1.6 of every 10,000 full-time workers. Although tendonitis can be caused by a sudden traumatic injury, it is more likely due to repetitive motions made during work, sports, or hobbies. The parts of the body affected most often are the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and heels. In many cases, tendinitis responds to treatment with rest, ice, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. Other conservative treatment options include physical therapy and steroid injections. For patients whose tendinitis does not respond adequately to conservative treatments, surgery may be necessary. These patients often have tendinosis, which may have started with inflammation but is characterized by failed healing of chronic tendon degeneration without inflammation.

Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hayesinc.com
Year Published: 2011
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Tendons
  • Upper Extremity
  • Debridement
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: 2011 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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