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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
What is the Prognosis?
What is the usual course?
What is the time to return to moderate activity?
What is the time to return to full activity?
Will a NSAID (i.e. Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleeve, Motrin, etc.) help?
Will I need therapy?
What is the chance I need surgery?
What are the reasons I should seek a surgical evaluation?
Excellent
Thumb spica splint, modify gripping activities. Ice after use.
1-2 months
2-4 months
Yes
Maybe
Low
If symptoms persist after 2-3 injections.

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