What Is DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis?
Published on January 29, 2018 by The Hand & Plastic Surgery Center of Katy
Has chronic paint made it difficult for you to use your thumb and wrist? This chronic pain may be a sign that you are suffering from a debilitating condition known as DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis.
Individuals who suffer from DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis experience a significant amount of pain in the tendons along the side of the wrist and the thumb. In some cases, it may appear to be a case of base-of-thumb arthritis. That is why it is very important that you have the issue thoroughly examined so that a correct diagnosis can be made and an appropriate treatment can be administered.
Contact The Hand and Plastic Surgery Center of Katy to schedule an appointment. We can help find the cause of your chronic wrist and thumb pain and will work to find a treatment that is effective for you.