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A trigger finger is an abnormality caused by inflammation of the flexor tendons of a finger.

Osteoarthritis of the base of the thumb (rhizarthrosis) is a condition in which the cartilage at the base of the thumb has thinned or even disappeared completely. Sometimes prolonged repetitive movements and certain work conditions can accelerate osteoarthritis.

A wrist cyst is a swelling at the wrist. It can occur on either the upper (dorsal) or lower (volar) side. They consist of a thin wall filled with fluid coming from the wrist joint.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by increased pressure on a nerve (median nerve) in the wrist canal, also called carpal tunnel.

An ankle entrapment (impingement) can occur due to thickening caused by scar tissue, extra bone ingrowth (osteophytes) or prolonged (sports) overload. This causes pain and an inflammatory reaction.

The hip joint forms the connection between the pelvis and upper leg and consists of the head of the femur and the hip socket (acetabulum). The hip is a ball and socket joint and allows the upper leg to move in all directions.