Elbow, Wrist & Hand
Wrist pain on the thumb side
Medical name: De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Irritation of the thumb-side wrist tendons, common in new parents and after repetitive phone or lifting use.
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Typical signs
- Pain at the thumb side of the wrist
- Pain lifting with the thumb out
- Swelling over the tendons
How physiotherapy helps
Relative rest with a thumb spica, graded loading of the thumb tendons, and technique changes for lifting.
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