Which of the following is more common in the hands and is described as an inflammation of the synovial sheath surrounding a muscle tendon?

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Tenosynovitis is a common condition in the hands and is characterized by the inflammation of the synovial sheath surrounding a muscle tendon. Peritendinitis refers to inflammation in the tissues surrounding a tendon, while tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon itself. Tendinosis is a chronic condition that results from repeated damage to the tendon, without significant inflammation.

Which of the Following Is More Common in the Hands