What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation of tendons on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb.
The treatment of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
The first line of treatment should be the modification of activities that cause pain and/or splinting. Splints usually involve immobilization of the wrist and the thumb. Anti-inflammatories can be of benefit to help reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Cortisone injections may cause transient depigmentation of the skin around the injection site.