What's your opinion on treating de quervain's tenosynovitis?

Injection or surgery: Try a cortisone shot and brace first. If that doesn't work then surgery.

DeQuervain's options: It depends on the stage of the problem and what has or hasn't worked for the individual. The way i treat a new case with no previous treatment is splinting and activity modification for work and home along with a trial of antiinflammatory medication. Further treatment depends on the success or lack thereof and may include steroid injection, casting, physical therapy and surgery.