DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
DeQuervain's tenosynovitis causes pain in the wrist, forearm, and thumb and is a result of irritation of the tendons that move the thumb sideways away from the palm. Pain is worsened with particular positions and movements of the wrist.
SSPT’s approach to treating DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
SSPT’s treatment for DeQuervain's tenosynovitis focuses on decreasing the irritation to the tendons that move the thumb sideways from the wrist. Your treatment may include:
- Custom splints which supports both the wrist and thumb
- Education on activity modification and body mechanics
- Therapeutic modalities to relieve inflammation and pain
- Therapeutic exercises to regain function once inflammation subsides
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