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In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains what is De Quervain Tenosynovitis. This is tendinitis that affects the wrist in people who perform repetitive movements of the hand, like hammering, lifting and pipetting. It is also called Mommy's thumb because it is common in mothers who have a newborn or are nursing.
Dr. Furlan will explain how to do a Finkelstein test to diagnose this tendinitis. She will show strategies to improve the symptoms like activity modification, topical anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs, ice, and a thumb spica splint. She will also explain when it is indicated to apply injections of steroids or to send a referral to a surgeon, orthopedic or plastic surgery.
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
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[@paultah1]

It is amazing how wonderful short presentations she makes. Concise, direct, to the point. Thank you

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

That is very kind of you. thanks.

[@nrupatunga1234]

Immaculate narration and most helpful. Thanking you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shaheensiddiqui2237]

Thanks Dr. Andrea for this Vlog. I will look forward to have a Vlog on Planter Fasciitis in this series. I think this is most popular in seniors.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Dear Shaheen, I already have a video on plantar fasciitis. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amWzkp2Ye754lc0

[@shaheensiddiqui2237]

@@DrAndreaFurlan so sorry I havent seen this one although i have so many vlogs of your in your play list.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@user-rk5nu8es5h]

Rất hay quá cảm ơn bác sĩ. Tôi cũng đang bị viêm bao gân khớp vai

[@tesbarbershop27]

I enjoyed all of your educational subject. even if it is too late for me to cache up, it helps me to do what is i have to do from now. And I want to thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome Abdi.

[@plamenazzzaharieva9359]

Hi doctor! Could you please make a video about chronic wrist tendinitis. I believe it would be very helpful for people like me who are struggling with it for quite some time now. Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion for a future video.

[@hamidsafari3238]

Thank you for this presentation that helped me.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You're very welcome!

[@joldenaliceacabatoriokot6515]

Thanks for this presentation

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joycelim6942]

Keep up the great video n sharing your experiences🙏🇲🇾

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@ferdabasak6806]

Thank you Dr Andrea. what can you say about wrist joint cyst

[@sittirahmaahmad7607]

Hello dr Andrea thanks for teaching that as of now I have pain that kind of my Hands Godbless watching from Paris but from Philippines

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are very welcome

[@justinefenner5820]

This was a really great video thank you so much!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔 on youTube. so you get notified when I post new videos. And please remember, I do not give individual medical advice via social media or email.

[@atomdent]

Wow just watched the carpel tunnel video and knew that wasn't what I had ,this helps alot,thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching. Consider subscribing to my channel. I have a lot of videos about chronic pain in my channel kzbin.info and don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@vickifrederick2934]

Have had this for 40 years

[@albertsyiemlieh8223]

thank you doctor, I have this problem almost a year ... thank for this video

[@MsHarmony-qd7mx]

Wow...that's a long time. I didn't realize it could last that long.

[@annazakhary949]

You’re the best!!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks Anna.

[@rachaelsun7798]

Yeah i have experience that pain during this pain i cannot even hold the pen to write then only wt injection only i recovered. Thanks Dr. For favour of yr information

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching. Consider subscribing to my channel. I have a lot of videos about chronic pain in my channel kzbin.info and don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@sarojshah5910]

Useful

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you think so!

[@ltd1123]

Great information- I think I have this condition currently.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.

[@ltd1123]

@Dr. Andrea Furlan Thanks, yes I have an appointment with my orthopedic doctor this coming week. Your videos with exercises for back pain also were very helpful and did alleviate a lot of pain.

[@user-dr8vr9sl3e]

Доктор Вы красавица и умничка

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@bethhennesseymacdonald3243]

I had surgery to cut the tendon sheath. Both tendons. I still have to manage the inflammation. I have the thumb slints to allow my thumbs to rest.

[@nebojsasavic2261]

How can I use Compex Fit 3.0 electric stimulator for De Quervain Tenosynovitis.

[@dethstormpx4]

such a pretty lady.

[@charitygachau745]

What is the cause of burning sensation of the leg and how do I end it.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment, Charity. That is a good question for a future video.

[@kodefree]

Hi doctor. So basically it means that if I get an injection sooner or later I will need surgery anyway? Did I got it right?

[@jayveemanzano4724]

Im just want to ask for chronic pain and imflammation for 3 months some people will get slightly elevated temperature?

[@rukiakuchuki]

The pain I get from this condition is really only when I get up in the morning. Do the tendons seize up overnight? Once I’m moving the thumb/wrist the pain is much less.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@talyao1162]

I've been using laser to heat the area and it really helps. Is is bad to use laser for long periods of time to help with the pain?

[@hulkhuggett]

What kind of laser are you talking about?

[@C3yl0]

The pain that this causes is horrible. I have been suffering from this for more than 2 years and now I’m at a point where I feel needles in my hands whenever is swollen.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@ren_b7]

What about swimming? Can we swim while having this condition?

[@harishgoyal6766]

Does ultrasonic therapy helps in this condition.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@dspblacker]

I have the same pain, it starts from base of thumb and then the whole wrist freezes in pain Its been 4 months now, pain is reduced and doing the diagnosis wrist stretch does not hurt just feels stiff, not sure when the tendon will completely heal

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@petr7856]

Thanks for the info. (I wish modern women would all dress like this lady!)

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are so welcome!

[@sanjaydahiya9709]

Hi Doctor…can PRP injection be given

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@586Rexford]

What if you are a professional musician and need to play (piano) which caused the pain in the first place? Thank-you for your informative video.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Good question! Please talk to an occupational therapist. They are especialized in situations like this.

[@Pao_poool]

Hello po base po sa video niyo po, pwede naman po siguro ito sa mga tigyawat sa leeg or parang rushes na rin sa bandang jawline po noh? Kahit hindi ko po kasi kamutin, makati pa rin po. Thanks po sana masagot po

[@amyc2285]

What's a name of an otc cream I should buy? I've learned some physical therapy today that's already helped. I've read and tested and this is for sure what is going on for 3 days now. Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment. I suggest you talk to your pharmacist. Consider subscribing to this channel. I have many videos about medications, vitamins and supplements. kzbin.info

[@amyc2285]

@@DrAndreaFurlan thank you for replying. No one who makes videos ever take the time to look at comments.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Amy, I don’t have time to answer all comments, just a small proportion.

[@manthasagittarius1]

The doctor mentions diclofenac, which is sold otc as Voltaren. It is an nsaid in the ibuprofen family. You need to be very careful and research whether you have any other conditions, or take other medications, that make nsaids A bad choice for you, especially if you take a blood thinner.

[@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585]

Good madam dequeirveins disease about breif explanation and management .here let us include ultrasound therapy and mulligans taping to reduce the severity along with other measures .if not subsided as you suggested local pricks or surgical interventions..rest all excellent madam keep doing .

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestions Vignesh! Your patients are very lucky to have you as a physiotherapist!

[@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585]

@@DrAndreaFurlan haha thank you very much madam for your kind words

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

My pleasure!

[@jayadama1301]

Dr.Furlan what is DeQuervain Tenosynovitis?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks

[@braisonbuchwa829]

Madam I have some problem in my legs please I need help because make me unhappy when am going to choose shoes at the shop

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.

[@sanelprtenjaca9147]

Greeting! I need help. All my life I have been very socially anxious, but I have not had any physical ailments. In the stressful period of depression, I got chronic constant tingling in my legs, apparently restless legs syndrome. And I also felt occasional pain in my neck. After a few months and a lot more stress at school (panic attacks, fear), I got ringing in my ears and a chronic constant feeling of tightness in the jaw muscles and the front of my neck. With all these hardships, I fell into depression. The dull pain slowly spread to my arms after the new stress, especially my left. When I am under stress, I feel a radiant pain in my shoulder and it is as if my elbow joint and arm are very stiff. Warm water and massage instantly removes the feeling of tightness, but only momentarily. I wake up very stiff in the morning. I am generally in a very bad mood, very irritable. The muscles of the neck, jaw and arm seem to be very stiff. When stressed my muscled immidiately tens up, this didn't happen before this whole thing.... I feel knots in my jaw muscles, but they don't hurt. I also get muscle twitces often in jaw, arms, legs... I do not have sensitivity to touch in my jaw and neck... Just in hands but when I apply moderate pressure. Is this fibromyalgia of MPS? Thanks, I need my life back.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Sanel, please talk to a pain doctor in your area. I am unable to offer you medical advice.

[@sanelprtenjaca9147]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Okay. Which specialist do I need to talk to?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

@@sanelprtenjaca9147 Please talk to a psychiatrist, a doctor specialized in mind diseases.

[@sanelprtenjaca9147]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Thanks. I don't feel like the same person a year or two before... Chronic pain and tinnitus really knocked me out. I will search for help. I need relief... Thanks, again.

[@donnacrayne2983]

I have trouble hoslding a pen to write. I thought I just couldn't ever write again

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here. Please talk to your doctor.

[@maroua0325]

Thank you doctor for this video, it is the best, I suffer from pain in my hand and you helped me to know the cause of the pain, thank you very much I am an Arab and I will remain loyal to you 😂I only use translation

[@deputydog1995]

I had this condition for about 3 months before going to a doctor. A single steroid injection cleared it up after about a week, and it has not returned for a year. I guess I am lucky not to need further treatment.

[@aprilcary5335]

Hi. Please tell me, what kind of Dr did you go to? sorry, I am poor (but rich in Gods mercy), so I have to be exact when trying to get to the right doctor the first time. I just can't spend the only money I have on the wrong Dr. This condition hurts so much.

[@rallymurrah]

This condition sucks. I was lifting weights and getting into good Shape. Now I can’t

[@ymican1148]

I have this for 7 months now. Rest and Physiotherapy did not do much, so I think the next path is the steroid injection. This condition changed my life.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔 And please remember, I do not give medical advice via social media or email.

[@emanabdullah1717]

How did it go?

[@Drnishant918]

I India🇮🇳

[@gizemboy]

Missing a point on how to exercise it to fix the problem, before jumping into injections and surgeries..

[@SumayaAbdulqader-ge1dr]

Why you dont talk about physiotherapy this is best treatment for this condition not anti inflammatory drug at least 2days or more reduce pain re again this pain so drug can reduce pain but not at least for months

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Sumaya, yes physiotherapy is great.

[@karenbrummond8507]

Cashiering....

[@FriedaV-ru7nh]

You lost me when you recommended steroid injections 👎