ReviewCureus2023
De Quervain's Disease: A Discourse on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 38 citations in OpenAlex.
- Extracorporeal shockwaves therapy for finger stenosing tenosynovitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of 1064-nm high-power laser therapy combined with thumb spica splinting in De Quervain's tenosynovitis: a randomized double-blind sham-controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Trial
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- Excessive Smartphone Use as a Risk Factor for Clinical Signs Compatible with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: A Cross-Sectional Study.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Assessment of the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated with the Practice of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).Digestive diseases and sciences · 2026Article
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- Brachioradialis muscle pain: a common source of underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed forearm pain.The Korean journal of pain · 2026Review
- Prevalence of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis among Mobile Phone Using Students in Pakistan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Environmental health insights · 2026Review
- Unveiling the genetic association between rheumatoid arthritis and four common hand pathologies.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
- Osseous anatomy of the distal radius: a morphometric analysis of external groove and bony ridge.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Impact of excessive phone usage on hand functions and incidence of hand disorders.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients With de Quervain's Tenosynovitis.Cureus · 2025Article
- De Quervain Tendinopathy: Anatomical Prognostic Indicators of Corticosteroid Injection Success.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
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- Examining the Forearm Intersection through Palpation and Ultrasonography.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A case report: Surgical Release for De Quervain Syndrome after conservative treatment of distal radius fracture.Orthopedic reviews · 2024Article
- De Quervain Tenosynovitis as a Risk Factor of New-Onset Adhesive Capsulitis: A Nationwide Cohort Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- Clinical and Imaging Correlates of Radial Styloid Changes in De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciencesArticle
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5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Since Fritz De Quervain first postulated stenosing tenosynovitis within the radial dorsum of the wrist, much research has been conducted to provide further insights. De Quervain's Disease (DQD) is a condition that affects the tendons that control the movement of the thumb, specifically the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. Numerous studies have shown that structural divergence from normal anatomy is partly related to contingency for developing DQD. Even though this condition was discovered many years ago, its exact etiology remains a subject of debate. Two schools of thought exist, one that contends an inflammatory-mediated pathway and the other degenerative changes. Substantial evidence exists for both theories, thus necessitating further studies into the etiology of DQD. Classically, Finkelstein's and Eichhoff's tests have been used as the physical examinations of choice for clinically diagnosing this condition. However, these tests have been shown to have low specificity, hence, the emergence of the wrist hyperflexion and abduction of the thumb test. Evidence also suggests that ultrasonography may become a critical diagnostic tool, especially to identify anatomical variations before invasive treatment, reducing the risk of further complications. The management of DQD is typically conservative, with escalation to steroid injections before surgery is indicated. Future research into this disease should focus on establishing a clearer picture of how anatomical variations and other pathological and occupational factors may interplay to bring about this condition. While current research has suggested possible novel approaches for diagnosing and treating DQD, more studies are required to gain greater insights into the effectiveness of these interventions.
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