De Quervains Tenosynovitis Flashcards
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What is de Quervains tenosynovitis?
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the sheath containing the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons is inflamed.
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Demographic typically affected
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females aged 30 - 50 years old.
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Clinical features of de Quervains
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- pain on radial side of the wrist
- tender over radial styloid process
- abduction of the thumb against resistance is painful
- positive Finkelstein’s test
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Management of de Quervains tenosynovitis
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analgesia
steroid injection
immobilisation in thumb splint
surgical treatment
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