Resolve pain and restore movement with De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Surgery
WHY UNDERGO SURGERY FOR DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS?
Benefits of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Surgery
This painful condition affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, and makes it difficult for patients to move the thumb away from the index finger, grasp objects or make a fist. Though non-surgical solutions, such as steroid injections to the tendon sheath, are generally the first line of treatment, when these fail surgery can be very successful in relieving the pain of this condition and restoring full use of the hand.
Haruko Okada, MD
Physician & Owner, Stratus Plastic Surgery
Our hands are critical to our enjoyment of life and Stratus understands how debilitating hand conditions and injury can be. As an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand (SOTH, formerly CAQ), Dr. Okada specializes in treating a variety of complex hand conditions, providing results that restore movement and function.
Your Questions, Answered.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS SURGERY
Who should consider having this surgery?
If non-surgical treatments have failed to relieve the pain of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, then surgery is the best option.
What are the possible risks of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Surgery?
As with any surgery, complications and risks are possible. Some of these can include:
Infection
Damage to the sensory branch of the radial nerve
Tenderness on the incision site
Displacement of the tendons, leading to snapping sensation in the wrist
How can I prepare for a surgery?
There are several things you can do to help your surgical outcome be the best it can be. If you smoke, stop now. Smoking has several effects on blood flow and can delay the healing process after any surgery.
