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.
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