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It is a tradition for my family and me to wrap all the presents together as a team. This year, however, was different. I found that every time I attempted to move my thumb and wrist, I had a sharp…

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a condition that affects the thumb and wrist. The condition is excruciating and makes movements uncomfortable for the sufferer. When suffering from De Quervain's disease, the patient finds everyday tours a real difficulty making life a…

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tendon inflammation behind the trigger finger. The condition is suffered by over 200,000 Americans every year. This severe disease is caused by repetitive movements of the thumb and wrist. Anyone…

So, every time you return that expertly hit serve, your wrist is in absolute agony, and you can't figure out what it is. The pain is so intense that you can no longer play on and have to forfeit the…

When you spend hours upon hours in front of a computer typing away, there has to be some effect on the body. When you are a writer, the fingers' constant movement and thumbs across the keyboard can cause some complications.…

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a severe condition that affects the two tendons linking the wrist and thumb. The tendons around the thumb base become swollen, which is extremely painful and makes movements difficult. The swelling in the thumb causes the…

The second most common affliction to affect the wrists and thumb behind the trigger finger is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Named this after the Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain who identified the condition back in 1895. De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is the…

So, you were playing your favorite video game when your thumb and wrist started hurting. Your thumb is killing you, and you had to stop the game altogether. You were told it is De Quervain's Disease, also known as Gamers…

What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition that affects the wrist on the thumb side of the hand. The condition is excruciating and makes using the wrist or hand difficult. The two tendons in the wrist…

Is this you, do your thumbs hurt when you send texts? Are you in pain when you are sending text messages? Then you may be suffering from texting thumb, which is scientifically known as De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Texting thumb is…