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How to Relieve the Pain Caused by De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

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 tendon sheaths to become inflamed. The inflammation will put pressure on surrounding nerves, which causes… Continue reading How to Relieve the Pain Caused by De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

What is the surgical procedure for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

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 inflammation of the two tendons in the wrist. It is caused by repetitive movements such… Continue reading What is the surgical procedure for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

My thumbs are killing me, and I was told I have De Quervain’s Disease!

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 Thumb. Or maybe, you were busy sending a text message, and you felt an awful… Continue reading My thumbs are killing me, and I was told I have De Quervain’s Disease!

Home Remedies for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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 that control movement, become inflamed due to repetitive motions. De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is most likely… Continue reading Home Remedies for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

My Thumbs hurt when I text!

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 caused by the repetitive motion of the thumbs going up and down while creating a… Continue reading My Thumbs hurt when I text!

What are the stats and facts on De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

Let us look into the mystery that is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the wrists on the thumb side of the hand. The disease is caused by repetitive motion like playing video games, hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket, or sending text messages on a cell… Continue reading What are the stats and facts on De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?