De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It occurs due to repetitive thumb movements, lifting activities, or overuse. This condition is known as De Quervain's Tenosynovitis.
It is caused by repetitive thumb and wrist movements, such as lifting a baby, typing, gardening, or gripping activities that irritate the tendons.
Diagnosis is usually made by a clinical test called the Finkelstein test, where bending the thumb across the palm causes pain on the thumb side of the wrist.
Yes, most cases improve with rest, thumb splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections. Surgery is only needed in persistent cases.
With proper treatment, most patients improve within 4 to 6 weeks. Surgical cases typically recover within 6 to 8 weeks.
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