Enigmatic and Unusual Cases of Upper Extremity Pain: Mislabeling As Malingerers.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
Kayla Nicole BradburnGregory Alan Merrell

Abstract

With the intricate anatomy of the hand and upper extremity, there are many possible etiologies of pain. In addition, one must be alert to conditions typically affecting other areas of the body presenting in the hand and upper extremity. To add to the complexity of diagnosis, one must also be aware of potential secondary gains. With this in mind, a thorough history, physical examination, and broad differential can help avoid mislabeling patients with uncommon ailments. In this article, we present 4 cases of unusual causes of hand and upper extremity pain.

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