De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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De Quervains Tenosynovitis
At this age, every other person suffers from some
disease. Why is that, you may ask. Its because
of the busy lifestyle everyone has nowadays.
People neglect minor discomforts to avoid going
to the doctor because they may not fit their
jam-packed schedule. But these minor discomforts,
if ignored, dont take long to turn into a
chronic condition.
Read on to understand what is De Quervains
Tenosynovitis.
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What is De Quervains Tenosynovitis?
De Quervains tenosynovitis is an inflammatory
condition that results in chronic pain if
unchecked 1. In this condition, thumb and wrist
tendons get inflamed. Hence, both the thumb and
wrist movements become limited because of
the pain. In medical terminology, De Quervains
tenosynovitis thickens the extensor retinaculum,
which is present on the posterior side of the
wrist. The retinaculum covers the first dorsal
compartment, which is the thumb. The stenosing
tenosynovitis of the thumb can occur in this
condition. It characterizes as a disorder of
muscles and skeleton that is noncomplicated as
compared to other wrist disorders such as Guyons
canal or carpal tunnel syndrome. The pain starts
to emerge on the radial side of the hand, which
causes the impairment of the thumb and painful
aches during wrist movements.
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Causes of De Quervains Tenosynovitis
The overuse or repetitive actions, strain,
injury, or trauma to the wrist and thumb can
result in de Quervains tenosynovitis. Tendons
are strong cord or rope-like structures that
attach your muscles to bones. The tendons of the
wrist and thumb are in a covering called a
sheath. In daily routine, the tendons of both
wrist and thumb move quickly. But due to
repetitive hand movements, friction can occur
between the tendons. The rubbing force can cause
thickening or swelling of the tendon sheath,
which then gets inflamed and cause irritation and
pain in the thumb muscles. Because of the
inflammation, the nearby nerves can also get
compressed, and the pain can radiate from the
hand towards the forearm and arm 2.
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The causes of De Quervains Tenosynovitis may
also include any direct injury to the wrist, as
the damage can result in the restriction of
movements 3. De Quervains Tenosynovitis can
also get triggered by other diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation
of the joints. Diabetes, an increased risk of
skeletal disorders, or wrist infections can also
lead to the disease 4. It is more common in
women than in men. Women during the pregnancy or
breastfeeding phase can develop de Quervains
tenosynovitis because of the awkward hand
placements used to care for the baby. Daily
movements such as writing with a pencil, carrying
heavy grocery bags, lifting a child impose a risk
to the disease. Playing sports that include
rackets and basic activities that involve
twisting or gripping the wrist can also cause it
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Signs of De Quervains Tenosynovitis
The signs and symptoms of De Quervains
Tenosynovitis include6 Tenderness on the
radial side of the wrist. Pain near the end of
the thumb. Swelling near the end of the
thumb. Pain while forming a fist. Difficulty
in moving or rotating the wrist. Discomfort
while grasping or pinching. Pain can occur
slowly or suddenly. When moving, the thumb has
a snapping sensation. When the tendon moves in
the sheath, you can hear a creaking sound.
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