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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (or tendonitis) is an inflammation of the tendons located on the radial side (thumb side) of the wrist. Like other tendonitis conditions, these tendons can become irritated and sore from repetitive movements or overuse. Typical movements that aggravate these tendons include activities that involve thumb pinching, gripping or squeezing objects, and moving the wrist in the opposite direction of the thumb. [more...]

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