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Dequervains Tendonitis: causes and treatments

March 12th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

22Finkelstein's Test

De Quervain tenosynovitis. Finkelstein test draws the tendons of the first dorsal compartment distally and causes sharp local pain when entrapment and inflammation are present.

Here’s a definition of the problem: “The disease is an entrapment tendinitis of the tendons contained within the first dorsal compartment at the wrist, resulting in pain with thumb motion.”

Pain in the Wrist: Dequervains Tendonitis

We use our hands for everything in our life. From writing to typing and other activities, we are constantly moving our fingers and wrists. While our hands allow us to be flexible, they can also get tired, and cause pain. When pains in the wrist occur, the best thing to do is to find the proper treatment and to apply it to your tendonitis. Wrist tendonitis, more commonly known as dequervains tendonitis, can be an intruding and inhibiting ailment. Here are facts on what this type of tendonitis is, and what can be done about it.

What is Dequervains Tendonitis?

Dequervains tendonitis is a specific type of tendonitis that occurs on the side of the wrist, where both run through the forearm and are usually brought on by rigorous movement of the thumb. When this occurs, a shooting pain on the side of the thumb and forearm is a result. If you use your hands a lot, especially in an occupation that requires dexterity, then you will most likely experience dequervains tendonitis. It is also important to remember that as you get older, your tendons will become less and less elastic, and may be prone to strain and injury. There are several ways to treat the situation.

Methods of Treatment

Much like any other type of tendonitis, the patient, with at-home care, can treat dequervains tendonitis. Your doctor will recommend that you not use that wrist as much as possible, and that to apply ice to the swollen area every day for at least fifteen minutes. Also, it may help to wear a wrist splint or brace to help support both the thumb and wrist to prevent further injury. To help with the pain of the tendonitis, over the counter medicine such as ibuprofen and aspirin can help with dulling the pain. Cortisone shots can help in extreme cases, but the pain will most likely return after a few months.

In the end, the best way to treat dequervains tendonitis is to use your own form of home treatment for it. Prevention is also a good way to avoid the pain of dequervains tendonitis. Make sure to not overextend, or overuse your thumb and wrist. If your occupation requires usage of these tendons, then it is best to wear a protective brace if you have had a history of tendonitis, or if the early symptoms begin to occur.