endoscopic

De Quervain syndrome

Definition

 

Stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of wrist

 

Epidemiology

 

Most are middle aged women

 

Aetiology

 

Repetitive thumb movements

- abduction & extension

- combined with RD & UD movements

 

Any mechanical irritation

- foreign body

- prominent bony surface

- restricted fascial compartment

Plantar Fasciitis

Definition

 

Pain at attachment of thickened central part of plantar aponeurosis to Medial Calcaneal Tuberosity

 

Anatomy Plantar Fascia

 

Origin 

- medial calcaneal tuberosity

 

Inserts 

- 5 bands superfical & deep layers

 

Superficial

- insert transverse MT ligament & skin

 

Deep 

- flexor sheath, volar plate & periosteum of P1