De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affects the tendons in the thumb and causes pain during thumb movements.

Symptoms:

• Pain at the base of the thumb and wrist.
• Difficulty gripping objects.

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Treatment:

• Non-surgical options: Anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, wrist splints, and physiotherapy.
• Surgery: If non-surgical methods fail, a minor procedure is performed to release tissues around the tendons to reduce inflammation.