What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? and the best cure?!
Question: It is like tendonitis..but is called tenosynovitis..becuase the sheath around tendon is inflammed....use ice x 1 wk 3 x day, then heat...topical creams,advil per label..if not better then cortisone inj's usually knock it out..then surgery to clip the band..about a 1/2inch incision
Answers: It is like tendonitis..but is called tenosynovitis..becuase the sheath around tendon is inflammed....use ice x 1 wk 3 x day, then heat...topical creams,advil per label..if not better then cortisone inj's usually knock it out..then surgery to clip the band..about a 1/2inch incision
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (aka stenosing tenosynovitis) is not carpal tunnel syndrome. The tendons that attatch to the thumb become inflamed, causing pain & discomfort. The best 'cure' is typical physiotherapy (ultrasound, ice, specific exercises etc..). You will know very soon if that will work for you, as if it doesn't start feeling significantly better in 10 days you will then be a candidate for surgical intervention. Fortunately, the surgery has a very high success rate (as opposed to carpal tunnel surgery). Best of luck to you.