De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is swelling and inflammation of the tendons and the tendon sheath on the thumb side of the wrist.

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Adam Husney MDHerbert von Schroeder MD MSc FRCSCKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Tendon affected by de Quervain's tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is swelling and inflammation of the tendons and the tendon sheath on the thumb side of the wrist.

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Herbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCS(C) – Orthopedics, Hand and Microvascular Surgery

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDHerbert von Schroeder MD MSc FRCSCKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

Last Updated

06/26/2019

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