{"product_id":"2940153792545","title":"DeQuervain Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Quervain’s Disease is the compression of the tendon sheath of one of the two tendons to the thumb at wrist region.\u003cbr\u003eThe tendon sheath is a protective cover for the tendon which provides protection for the tendon as it travels across the radius bone especially at the joints.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the tendon gets caught in the narrowed sheath, the finger becomes locked in the narrowed tendon sheath resulting in pain and swelling\u003cbr\u003eWomen are affected more than men.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also known as the washer woman's sprain\u003cbr\u003eLocal causes are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Trauma of the tendon sheath of the thumb from too much stress on their thumb from carrying their newborn child especially first time parents\u003cbr\u003e2. Pressure on the tendon sheath from weight of the newborn's head on the wrist while feeding the baby\u003cbr\u003eThe onset is usually spontaneous with gradual increasing pains and tightness of the wrist tendons which causes the patient to seek treatment:\u003cbr\u003e1. Swelling and pain of the thumb side of the wrist\u003cbr\u003e2. Unable to open door, bottle caps or wring clothes\u003cbr\u003eTendon nodules are present in flexor tendon of the thumb at wrist level\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is confirmed with CAT scan but may not be needed.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Rest and splinting of affected thumb and wrist\u003cbr\u003e2. Wrist exercise usually good.\u003cbr\u003e3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for inflammation and pain\u003cbr\u003e4. Corticosteroid injection to reduce inflammation under the narrowed sheath\u003cbr\u003e5. Surgery as last resort to release the tendon by cutting the top part of the narrowed inflamed sheath\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 De Quervain’s Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More about De Quervain’s Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of De Quervain’s Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Ganglion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Trigger Finger\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Dupuytren Contracture\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Other Finger Conditions\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103428657392,"sku":"2940153792545","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153792545_p0.jpg?v=1764056717","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153792545","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}