De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Explained | Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatment for Thumb & Wrist Pain

Описание: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition of the wrist and thumb caused by inflammation of the tendons that help move the thumb.
⚠️ Common symptoms
Pain on the thumb side of the wrist
Pain increases while:
Gripping objects
Lifting a baby
Twisting a jar lid
Using a phone or mouse
Swelling near the base of the thumb
Clicking or catching sensation
Weak grip strength
🔍 Causes
Repetitive hand or thumb movements
Excessive mobile phone use
New mothers (lifting baby frequently)
Office work (keyboard/mouse)
Sports (racquet sports)
Wrist injury
Inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
🧪 Diagnosis
Mainly clinical
Finkelstein test: bending thumb into the palm and moving the wrist causes sharp pain
X-ray usually normal (done to rule out other causes)
💊 Treatment options
Conservative (most patients improve):
Rest and activity modification
Thumb spica splint
Ice therapy
Anti-inflammatory medicines
Physiotherapy
Steroid injection (very effective)
Surgery (rare):
For long-standing cases not responding to treatment
Releases the tight tendon tunnel

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