De Quervain’s Tendinosis

Cause  

Painful inflammation of the tendons on the side of the wrist along the base of the thumb.

Treatment

Injection of steroids can in mild cases cure the problem. More severe cases require surgery to release the fibrous roof of the tunnel through which the inflamed tendons pass.

Hospital Admission:          Outpatient

Recuperation Time:           2 – 4 weeks

Post Surgery

Physiotherapy is helpful in severe cases.