Dequervain Tendonitis Treatment
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Dequervain tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon that passes over the top of your wrist to move the thumb and hand. It generally causes wrist pain on the thumb side that is worst with gripping, twisting, or lifting. This condition is common in new mothers, manual laborers, or anyone who is frequently lifting heavy objects.
There are six tunnels on top of the wrist that help guide the tendons that extend your fingers and hand. The tendons to the side of the thumb pass through the first compartment or tunnel and this is usually the site of irritation that causes Dequervain tendonitis.
FAQ
What are the signs and symptoms of Dequervain Tendonitis?
Pain is the primary symptom. This often occurs with certain hand motions such as pinching ad gripping. Often patients report pain when turning a key or opening a jar. In severe cases there is pain with any motion of the thumb or wrist. Some patients may report swelling or a cyst. There may also be some snapping or popping sensation due to inflammation around the tendons
How is Dequervain Tendonitis treated?
Treatment for this condition starts with activity modification, splinting, and physical therapy. Your surgeon may also recommend a steroid injection to the area of the tendon compartment to reduce inflammation and allow for smoother gliding of the tendon through the tunnel. A large majority of patients will improve with these treatments. If the pain persists, a surgery can be performed in which the tendon compartment is opened. Total recovery time for this surgery is about 6 weeks with a return to unrestricted use of the hand after about 2 weeks.
About Dr. Sean Younai
Hand and Wrist Surgeon · Hand Surgery Los Angeles
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- General Surgery Residency, University of California, San Francisco, 1993
- Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, 1995
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency, Lahey Clinic, 1997
- B.S. in Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles (1985)
- Wound healing research fellowship, University of Southern California
- Hospital affiliations
- Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Tarzana, CA
- Encino Hospital, Encino, CA
- Memberships
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Provider; American Heart Association
- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery
- The Wound Healing Society
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- American Medical Association
- Awards
- 1997 American Society of Aesthetic Surgery Presentation Award
- 1995 Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest Award
- 1995 Mercy Hospital Foundation Research Day Award
- 1994 Am. College of Surgeons Presentation Award at the Annual Residents’ Day Meeting
- 1987 Western Medical Student Research forum Award
- 1986 National Research Fellowship Award
- 1984 Art Night Exhibition Award at UCLA
- 1983 Cover Design Award for the 2nd ISDC Immunology Congress
- 1981 Phi Eta Sigma (Undergraduate Freshman Honors society)
- NPI
- 1770694069
- Offices
- Beverly Hills · West Hollywood · Encino · Glendale · Bakersfield · Irwindale · Lancaster