De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Hand

Symptoms

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis or Syndrome refers to the painful wrist and thumb symptoms that occur on the thumb side of the wrist. Swelling and tenderness can also be seen at the base of the thumb.

How it occurs

The exact causes of de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis are still unknown. It is common in breastfeeding mothers and new parents (Mummy thumb, or Mummy Wrist), and also common in workers who do a lot of repetitive manual tasks (such as pinching, grasping, pulling or pushing) or office workers who do a lot of typing.

Treatment

We carry out a thorough assessment before starting any treatment. During your first visit, to help with pain relief,  we’ll also make you  a customised, water resistant and removable brace.

Following on the initial visit we’ll then advise you and help you with a strengthening and stabilisation exercise program.

The images below show our lightweight splint with and without a thumb support.

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Meet Ben

Our senior therapist

Ben Cunningham is currently the Hand Therapist at the AFL club The Melbourne Demons and the director of Action Rehab. Ben has over 20 years of experience providing hand and upper limb therapy, including working in the United Kingdom at the Queen Victoria Hospital and as the senior clinician at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

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Book a senior therapist consultation

Ben, our senior therapist, will offer advice on any management strategies you may need. Please note, if you request ongoing care, you will only have to pay our current rates. We do not charge Worksafe and TAC clients for any consultations.

Call 1300 76227to book an appointment or Click Here to book.

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