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DEQUEVAIN’S DISEASE. Kelly kirby and niral patel. Dequevain’s disease. Mechanism of injury. Idiopathic: no known cause Diagnosis includes overuse injuries and repetitive movements of the thumb, which are a contributing factor. Symptoms .
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DEQUEVAIN’S DISEASE Kelly kirby and niralpatel
Mechanism of injury • Idiopathic: no known cause • Diagnosis includes overuse injuries and repetitive movements of the thumb, which are a contributing factor.
Symptoms • Pain, tenderness, and swelling over the thumb side of the wrist, and difficulty gripping. • Finklestein’s Test
treatment • Depending on pain level, immobilizing your wrist can alleviate the symptoms. • Worst cases: Surgery and medication • Surgery: releases the tension that causes the tendon to be inflamed
REcovery • If you start treatment early on, your symptoms of de Quervain'sdiesease should generally improve within four to six weeks. • Exercise the tendon to prevent stiffness