Soft tissue problems in older adults.
This article describes common soft tissue problems encountered in older adults, including fibromyalgia, selected bursitis/tendinitis syndromes, nerve entrapment syndromes, and miscellaneous topics such as Dupuytren's contractures, trigger fingers, palmar fasciitis, and reflex-sympathetic dystrophy. Clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment are emphasized. These are conditions that are frequently encountered but are generally diagnosed as arthritis or normal age-related problems. This article will hopefully enlighten the reader in distinguishing between these conditions.
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Division of Rheumatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia 30033, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005356:Fibromyalgia; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes