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De Quervains Tenosynovitis

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Forearm-Wrist

De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Pain at radial wrist with thumb motion/lifting; tendon sheath irritation.

Pain at first dorsal compartment; positive Finkelstein test.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Thumb‑spica brace; activity modification; stretches; possible injection.

2–6 weeks

6–12 weeks

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Low

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Persistent pain after comprehensive conservative care.

1–2 weeks light ADLs (if procedure)

4–8 weeks to moderate activity

Good with non‑op or injection

6–12 weeks

Predictors:

Good with non‑op or injection

Recurrence possible

Helpful Devices

Thumb‑Spica Brace

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Ergonomic Phone Grip

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Kinesiology Tape

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