- fibromyalgia
This is a rather unspecific condition bearing little difference to
fibrositis and manifesting itself as diffuse musculoskeletal aching
associated with tender points in the neck and shoulders. It may bear
many resemblances to the old-fashioned phrase 'lumbago'.
- finkelstein's test
A test for de Quervain's tenovaginitis in which there is pain on ulnar
deviation of the clenched fist when the thumb is folded into the palm
of the hand.
- flick test
Patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome may sometimes gain symptomatic relief by a rapid flick of the hand.
- focal dystonia
See Dystonic Phenomena.
- frozen shoulder
Characterised by aches and pains in the shoulder and upper arm, of
spontaneous or gradual onset associated with impairment of movement.
The cause is not understood but is probably related to repetitive use,
or misuse, of the shoulder joint which may lead to loss of resilience
of the joint capsule.
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