Question 1

is there a bad scar after dequervains tendonitis surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not. The incision for the surgical release is small.

Question 2

what is approximate price of dequervain's tendonitis release? i need this surgery (not immediately) but the ortho who told me about it seemed to price it a little high. i'm in southern california, wondering was the price is for facility + surgeon.

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Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, this is not a question we are allowed to answer in a public forum.  Each physician groups sets its own fee schedule.  They are not permitted to discuss the fee schedule with physicians outside the group because of racketeering laws designed to prevent price-fixing.

This plan has completely back-fired, since the insurance companies are able to price-fix and the physicians are unable to unite to make reasonable rates.  What happens is, the physicians set their rates very high in an attempt to capture the random insurer who will pay the top rate.  The rest of the insurers pay at a negotiated, much lower rate.  However, cash-pay patients have to pay the full rate and various laws about fraud prevent giving discounts.

Whereas insured patients covered the costs of the uninsured in the past, it is now the reverse!

Question 3

i have a dequervain's tendinitis on my left hand for 4months. i tried physiotherapy, pills, no much improvement. will go in time whithout steroid shot?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis: Hello. It's hard to tell whether it'll improve on its own or not over time. It may but usually it requires that the affected wrist be given rest and no aggravation occurs. If you are going to be using it, then it's unlikely to resolve quickly. Iontophoresis, unless tried already, may be something to consider. That's especially popular outside of the US. Lidocaine and Hydrocortisone are used.

Question 4

what is tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of tendon: -itis means inflammation of.  Tendonitis is inflammation ( usually equates to redness, pain, swelling) of a tendon.  Often due to overuse or friction due to strenuous activity.

Question 5

what's a remedy for tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Question 6

which doctors address tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

A few can.: Tendonitis is a common problem that can be treated by a variety of doctors. Typically, you should start with your primary care doctor. If they can't help, a sport medicine doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, or aphysical medicine doctor should be able to help.

Question 7

can tendonitis be a sign of gout?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Gout can occasionally cause an acute tendinitis but tendinitis is far more likely to have other causes. If you have no history of gout, look for other causes.

Question 8

how to avoid tendonitis in future?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Big topic! tendonitis is frequently the result of overuse injuries so training modification is important. Resolve any imbalances such as malalignment (orthotics), weakness and tightness (physical therapist) or technique(coach). Cross train so that you are not doing the same things over and over.  Something simple like checking the grip on your racket or shaft of the golf club may help as well.

Question 9

how is shoulder tendonitis treated?

Accepted Answer

Non-op 1st: An orthopedic doctor would recommend activity modification/rest, tylenol, (acetaminophen) nsaid's, and rotator cuff strengthening exercises initially. These excercies can be done at home or under the direction of a physical therapist. Sometimes a cortisone injection can help. For the rare patient who fails to improve with this approach, surgery sometimes can be considered.

Question 10

should i be running with tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Not without exam: If your tendonitis is in any of the lower extremity tendons you should be supervised and advised by a physical therapist or physician.

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I have a dequervain's tendinitis on my left hand for 4months. i tried physiotherapy, pills, no much improvement. will go in time whithout steroid shot?

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