DE QUERVAINS TENOSYNOVITIS

It is due to inflammation of the tendons and tendon sheath around the base of the thumb leading to pain in the thumb and wrist.

CAUSES

• Overusage
• Pregnancy
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

SYMPTOMS

• Pain in thumb and wrist, worse while making fist, grasping and twisting movements.
• Swelling
• Catching or snapping sensation while moving the thumb.
• Difficulty in moving thumb and wrist.

TREATMENT

NON-SURGICAL

• Splint
• Anti inflammatory medication
• Activity Modification
• Steriod Injection

SURGICAL

Release of tendon sheath at the base of the thumb.

About Doctor:

Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.