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Thumb Sided Wrist Pain: De Quervains Tenosynovitis

A common overuse injury in the wrist is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis involves irritation, inflammation, and pain at the base of the thumb. Often the result of repetitive grasping and overuse from activities like skiing or caring for young children. Pain can refer to the hand and up the forearm due to its inflammatory nature. Diagnosis: Finkelsteins test is the standard orthopedic test to detect irritation in the tendons at the base of the thumb which is demonstrated in the video. Differential Diagnosis: De Quervains is an overuse injury involving the tendon. Falls on the outstretched hand (FOOSH) injuries are more likely to cause fractures in the scaphoid bone and need to be diagnosed appropriately. How to treat De Quervain's: 1. Rest and protect Early on this condition needs some relative rest. This phase involves removing or decreasing the aggravating activity while offering support from external devices such as braces, tape, etc. Over-the-counter medication and ice may also be used if appropriate. 2. Rehab and exercise The tendons of the wrist, thumb, and forearm can be strengthened with different exercises. Dr. Peters demonstrates a couple ways to load the wrist/thumb tendons using a Therabar. Cases that fail to improve with rest and exercise can be referred for ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections which are typically helpful. Still looking for more information on wrist pain and injuries? Head over to our website or check out the additional videos we have on YouTube. https://omnechiropractic.com/wrist-pain/