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De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
This is a common condition in which the tendons that extend or straighten the thumb and their surrounding sheaths (extensor pollicus brevis and abductor pollicus longus) become inflamed. Pain is located at the base of the thumb and wrist.
De Quarvain's tenosynovitis is common with repetitive work activities such as wringing and scissoring tasks. Treatment includes rest, splinting, and rehabilitation to restore flexibility, reduce inflammation and modify tasks and activities. Surgery is rarely indicated, but a steroid injection is occasionally neccessary.
Possible Treatments
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy Video
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Hand Active Range of Motion Video
- Isometric Exercise Video
- Physical Agents
- Soft Tissue Mobilization Video
- Stretching/Flexibility Exercise Video
- Wrist Active Range of Motion Video
- Wrist Joint Mobilization Video
- Wrist Passive Range of Motion Video
- Wrist Resistive Range of Motion Video
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
Possible Treatment Goals
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Range of Motion
- Improve Relaxation
- Self-care of Symptoms
- Improve Safety
- Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
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