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De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and the base of the thumb. It develops when the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) tendons around the base of the thumb become swollen, often causing inflammation to develop.
- What two muscles are affected with de Quervain's disease?
- What aggravates de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
- What nerve is affected in de Quervain's?
- Can you lift weights with de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
What two muscles are affected with de Quervain's disease?
The two muscles are called the Extensor Pollicis Brevis and the Abductor Pollicis Longus.
What aggravates de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
Although the exact cause of de Quervain's tenosynovitis isn't known, any activity that relies on repetitive hand or wrist movement — such as working in the garden, playing golf or racket sports, or lifting your baby — can make it worse.
What nerve is affected in de Quervain's?
Complications associated with de Quervain's release include injury to the superficial branches of the radial nerve with resulting formation of a painful neuroma and superficial radial nerve entrapment.
Can you lift weights with de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
In patients who participate in activities such as racquet sports, weight lifting, golfing, and rowing, a strengthening program for the wrist and forearm, prior to starting activities may be useful. Patients can return to activities once they have relief of symptoms including pain free full movement without swelling.
