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De Quervain tenosynovitis is pain and swelling in the tendons around your thumb, the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.
When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you may have De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Although the name sounds complicated, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a common and ...
A look at de Quervain’s tenosynovitis where the tendons of the thumb become inflamed. Included is detail on symptoms and exercises for the condition.
Texting thumb is not a clearly defined condition. The term may refer to either trigger thumb or de Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
Tenosynovitis causes inflammation of the tendon and synovial sheath. Most symptoms resolve with enough rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. Learn more here.
The common cause is cumulative trauma from overuse due to sports, occupations, or lifestyles (motherhood). De Quervain's tenosynovitis usually responds to non-surgical treatments.
The incidence and complications of acute suppurative tenosynovitis have decreased since the advent of antibiotics. However, this serious infection is still encountered too frequently.
Stenosing tendovaginitis at the styloid process of the radius is a relatively frequent disease, but despite this fact it is not well known. There have been but few reports of this condition in the ...
Feeding, carrying, and changing your baby can place major strain on your wrists. Here's how to ease the discomfort.
Tenosynovitis is often postulated to be the first manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis. This study examines its true prevalence in early disease, as determined by ultrasonography and physical exam.
This inflammation in your wrist tendons can be caused by repetitive overuse of your wrist and thumb.
Understanding de Quervain's disease: Explore its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Know more about this painful condition in this guide.