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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is irritation and swelling of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It causes pain near the base of the thumb and is common in new mothers and racquet sport athletes.

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Typical Recovery Time
4-6 weeks

🔍 Symptoms

  • Pain and swelling at the base of the thumb
  • Difficulty pinching or gripping
  • Catching or snapping sensation with thumb movement
  • Pain worsens with thumb and wrist movement

⚡ Common Causes

  • Repetitive thumb and wrist movements
  • Direct injury to the wrist
  • Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis

💊 Treatment Options

1Thumb spica splint
2Ice and NSAIDs
3Activity modification
4Cortisone injections
5Surgical release in refractory cases

🚨 When to See a Doctor

If pain is severe, you have significant functional limitation, or conservative treatment fails after 6 weeks.

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