Treatment of De Quervain's tenosynovitis: 

Treatment of De Quervain's tenosynovitis aims to reduce inflammation, maintain thumb movement and prevent deterioration or recurring problems.

If you start treating De Quervain's tenosynovitis early, then you should see one improvement within 4-6 weeks. However, if your symptoms have started in pregnancy, then they will most likely persist until birth.

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Treatment options in the acute phase:

- Immobilization (use a wrist rest to avoid aggravation)

- Avoid painful, aggravating movements

- Avoid overuse of thumb

- Use icing against the top of the thumb if necessary

- Anti-inflammatory laser treatment

- NSAIDS drugs

In rare cases, De Quervain's tenosynovitis may require surgical procedures to release the tendon, but it is always strongly recommended to use conservative treatment first before doing so drastically.

En musculoskeletal expert (eg physiotherapist, chiropractor) can also provide you with relevant exercises and exercises based on your clinical presentation. This can help provide faster healing, as well as prevent recurring problems.

Read more about De Quervain's Tenosynovite:

- Definition

- Symptoms

- Causes

- Risk Factors

- Complications

- consultation Preparation

- Test

- Treatment

- Medication

- Ergonomic considerations

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Exercise and movement are good for body and soul:

• Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
• Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
• Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
• Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

• Roman machine (Model: Concept2 D) is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength. Can be a good investment in own health.

Concept 2 rowing machine Model D (Read: "Buy rowing machine online? Cheaper? YES."

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