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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

What is a De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the wrist and base of the thumb. It takes the name Fritz de Quervain in honor of the Swiss surgeon who discovered the condition in 1895. Overview Definition: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a type of tendon injury…