Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of a tendon and the lining of the protective tissue that encloses it. It commonly affects the hand, wrist, and foot, causing discomfort, swelling, and pain.

Chronic pain has a way of reminding us of the body parts we often take for granted—particularly our hands and wrists. When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you ...

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendons in the thumb. A person with the condition will experience pain when they move their thumb, but several treatments can ease symptoms ...

De Quervain tenosynovitis causes pain and inflammation in the tendons around your thumb. It’s common in people who perform repetitive wrist and thumb movements, such as athletes in racquet ...

The common cause is cumulative trauma from overuse due to sports, occupations, or lifestyles (motherhood). De Quervain's tenosynovitis usually responds to non-surgical treatments.

De Quervain tenosynovitis is most common in females and in adults 40–50 years old. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a risk factor, though this condition is also thought to be associated with overuse.

Among approximately 33,000 patients diagnosed with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Hassan noted 17% of patients received injections, 11% underwent surgery and 5% received therapy.

De Quervain's disease, a form of stenosing tenosynovitis, predominantly affects the tendons within the first dorsal compartment of the wrist, namely the abductor pollicis longus and extensor ...

This article describes the physical therapy intervention for a musician after surgery for de Quervain’s tenosynovitis and intersection syndrome, and briefly reviews these two tendon conditions. The ...