I came across a tweet the other day saying “it’s either a trapped nerve or carpal tunnel.” So it got me thinking do people think a trapped nerve is different from carpal tunnel syndrome for wrist pain? Do they know that in a way they are different and they are not. Sounds confusing, but let…
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Do you think you have De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? I seem to have had a few patients come in complainig of a wrist pain at the base of their thumbs, especially with grasping and holding items in their hand. The condition causing the wrist pain for these patients is likely to be de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. So what are the symptoms, causes and treatment options if you think you have de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. Take a look at the de Quervain’s disease information below on what I found out today about this inflammatory condition of the wrist.