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De Quervain's tenosynovitis
De Quervain or De Quervain tendinopathy occurs when two tendons that control movement of the thumb become enlarged where they pass through their sheath in the wrist. The characteristic symptoms are pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. Radial abduction of the thumb is painful. On some occasions, there is uneven movement or triggering of the thumb and wrist with radial abduction. The pathophysiology develops gradually. Symptoms can come on gradually or be noted suddenly.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms and examination
Treatment
- ·Pain medications, splinting the wrist and thumb
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