Question 1

do symptoms like de quervain's tenosynovitis go away quickly?

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With a shot: A cortisone shot can help symptoms get better quickly.  Otherwise, symptoms take a long time.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: de quervain tenosynovitis?

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Tendinitis: inflammation of the sheath of the extensor tendon to the thumb on the inner side of the wrist

Question 3

does de quervain's tenosynovitis usually cause many symptoms?

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Pain: The primary symptom from dequervain's is pain along the thumb side of the wrist. There can be swelling as well as a "creaking" sensation with thumb movements as well as simulated hammering motion of the hand/wrist.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of de quervain's tenosynovitis?

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Pain: Pain at the wrist bone on the thumb side.  It's usually quite painful.  Sometimes in bad cases there may be a "popping".

Question 5

do doctors see a lot of patients with de quervain's tenosynovitis?

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Yes: This is something that i often see in the office -- a simple corticosteroid shot will often help -- other options include bracing or physical therapy.

Question 6

can you tell me about de quervain's tenosynovitis (a form of tendonitis)?

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In the thumb: Rather the tendon that brings up the thumb right where it crosses the wrist into the arm.

Question 7

which treatment works the best and fastest for de quervain's tenosynovitis?

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Splint : Injection of anti inflammatory drug, surgery  which is minor and highly effective.

Question 8

can de quervain's tenosynovitis come back after surgery?

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Yes but unlikely: The operation for dequervain's involves decompressing the first extensor compartment of the wrist. Sometimes, the two tendons in this compartment are in separate sub-compartments; if both are not decompressed, symptoms may continue. Also, if the sheath over the tendons scars back and becomes tight again, symptoms may recur, but this is rare.

Question 9

do a lot of people get de quervain's tenosynovitis?

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Yes: De Quervain's tenosynovitis very common.  It can develop spontaneously or after trauma.  I see it commonly in women who recently had children.  It develops from a combination of tissue swelling from hormones and from how new mothers lift their babies.  Symptoms often resolve spontaneously.  Those cases that don't usually respond to a single steroid injection, which is safe while breast feeding.

Question 10

do lots of people get de quervain's tenosynovitis, or is it unusual?

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Fairly common: Pretty common, but probably not as common as carpal tunnel syndrome...

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