De DeQuervain's tenosynovitis is swelling of the tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist and attach to the base of the thumb. This occurs when the tendons are constricted by the sheath that they run through to get from the wrist to the hand.
This condition can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when you are:
Moving the thumb
Forming a fist
Grasping or gripping something
Turning the wrist
Lifting something with your arms in front of you and thumbs pointed
Gets worse while you’re using your hand, wrist and thumb.
***SYMPTOMS:
Spreads (radiates) from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
Gets worse when you’re gripping or pinching objects.
Gets worse while you’re using your hand, wrist and thumb.
Spreads (radiates) from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.
Gets worse when you’re gripping or pinching objects.
Swelling.
A snapping or popping feeling in your wrist when you move your thumb.
Stiffness or your thumb feeling less smooth.
Numbness in your wrist or thumb.
Swelling.
A snapping or popping feeling in your wrist when you move your thumb.
Stiffness or your thumb feeling less smooth.
Numbness in your wrist or thumb.
***Treatment
(RICE )
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
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