Synonyms Tendovaginitis stenosans de Quervain Quervain disease Tendon bottleneck syndrome Definition Tendovaginitis de Quervain is a tendosynovitis of the extensor tendons of the thumb, which run in the first tendon compartment on the wrist. These tendons are the attachment points of the muscles responsible for stretching and abduction of the thumb. The disease is characterized … Tendovaginitis (stenosans) de Quervain
Diagnosis The diagnosis of Tendovaginitis de Quervain is usually very easy to make. The positive Finkelstein sign is a clear indication. In addition, the questioning of the patients by their typical complaints and the clinical examination results usually already provide sufficient clues for the correct diagnosis. Further diagnostic measures are usually not necessary. If the … Diagnosis | Tendovaginitis (stenosans) de Quervain
Prognosis Altogether the prognosis of the Tendovaginitis de Quervain is good, as long as no other disease is the cause for the occurrence (e.g. rheumatic disease). After the operation, the typical electrifying pain when bending the wrist usually disappears immediately. The radiating pain improves over the course of the days. After about one year, the … Prognosis | Tendovaginitis (stenosans) de Quervain