Dequervain's tendinitis/DeQuervain's tendinosis

DeQuervain’s Tendinitis or DeQuervain’s Tendinosis

Posted on Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Dequervain’s tendinitis also called DeQuervain’s tendinosis or occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted. The word “tendinitis” refers to a swelling of the tendons. Thickening of the tendons can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when forming a fist, grasping or gripping things, [...]