What Is DeQuervain's Syndrome?

24/01/2024 14 min
What Is DeQuervain's Syndrome?

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Mothers and fathers get this thumb injury from picking up their babies... Gamers from their controllers... Cell phone users from too much texting – And let's not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers! You might think it's just a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis but it's actually a slightly more complicated tendon syndrome known as a 'Tenosynovitis.' In the case of DeQuervain's, one that involves two thumb tendons and the special wrappers called 'Synovial Sheaths' around them where they cross the wrist. TENO refers to the tendon – (Tendons are the "ropes" which connect muscles to bones) SYNOV refers to the Synovial Sheaths – (which are special protective tendon sleeves) and ITIS had to do with irritation, inflammation and pain – (although inflammation is not the primary issue and is often wrongly and unfairly blamed!) Test yourself for it easily – If you have thumb pain but aren't sure if it's actually De Quervain's Syndrome, try these three simple tests: Three quick and easy tests you can do yourself for De Quervain's And for the full article, visit: What Is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer's / Texter's Thumb [Article, Video] Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: Tennis Elbow Classroom on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tennis Elbow Classroom on Spotify Pandora:  Tennis Elbow Classroom on Pandora Google Podcasts: Tennis Elbow Classroom on Google Podcasts And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/