De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a common cause of wrist pain in adults. It is characterised by atraumatic pain or tenderness along the radial side of the wrist and is often associated with overuse or repetitive movements of the wrist or thumb. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affects the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. Better understanding of this disease can help GPs and their patients manage its sequelae. In this article, the clinical assessment of patients with suspected de Quervain’s tenosynovitis and its conservative and surgical treatment options are discussed.
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