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Now Research Shows: Lupus tendinitis, common cause of lupus pain

posted in Joint pain, arthritis, musculoskeletal on June 6, 2021 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated March 25, 2024

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A lupus patient with Jaccoud's arthropathy due to lupus tendinitis (lupus tendonitis) and lupus tenosynovitis

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Jaccoud’s arthropathy due to lupus tendinitis (lupus tendonitis) and lupus tenosynovitis

What is lupus tendinitis (also spelled lupus tendonitis)?

 

Lupus tendinitis (lupus tendonitis) and tenosynovitis are common in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The tendons are sinewy, inelastic fibrous tissue
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