De Quervain tenosynovitis - Post-Surgery Care Advice
NUH occupational therapist shares post-de Quervain tendon release surgery care advice, e.g. rehabilitation exercises, pain and swelling reduction tips and activity modifications to prevent occurrence of same condition in the other hand, etc.
After you have your bulky dressing removed, you should start doing light exercises, as tolerated to minimise internal scarring:
- Wrist movements
- Thumb movements
To reduce the pain and swelling of the affected hand:
- Take the pain relief medication as prescribed by your doctor
- Elevate your hand above your heart level when walking or sitting
- Avoid lifting objects heavier than 500 grams
- Avoid activities which require repeated arm/hand movement (e.g. chopping food, typing, etc.)
When your wound is fully healed, massage your scar to soften it. Do so with some moisturiser and increase pressure on the scar as the pain reduces.
To prevent de Quervain tenosynovitis, adopt activity modification in your daily activities to avoid awkward thumb positioning or forceful gripping pinching. You can do so by applying the “4R” principles (Remove, Replace, Reduce and Rest). Learn more activity modification tips from • Management of De Querv...
To learn more about the condition, visit the NUH website, www.nuh.com.sg/Health-Information/Diseases-Conditions/Pages/-DeQuervain's-tenosynovitis.aspx
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - About De Quervain tenosynovitis
01:10 - Signs and symptoms
01:24 - Causes
01:54 - Treatment
02:09 - De Quervain tendon release surgery
02:39 - About the wound
03:07 - Management of swelling, discomfort or pain
03:35 - Wound care
04:32 - Showering tips
05:04 - Activities to avoid while wound heals
05:27 - Type of light daily activities allowed
05:37 - Return to work
05:59 - Light exercises
06:11 - Wrist movement (forward & backward)
06:23 - Wrist movement (sideways)
06:33 - Wrist movement (forearm rotation)
06:48 - Thumb movement (outward & inward)
07:01 - Thumb movement (fingertips)
07:13 - Thumb movement ("L")
07:38 - Scar massage
08:11 - Prevent De Quervain tenosynovitis - Activity modification
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You are very informative. I’m having the surgery in a couple weeks. Thank you so much!
unfortunately, I had it in both hands...recovering from the surgery now. Thanks for the advice
Thank you so much for these exercises! They have been so helpful to me after having deQuervain's tendon release surgery.
@blackmamba8589
11 ай бұрын
Idem
Thank you so much. You were very helpful
Thanks for this
Perfect and clear information , Thank you. What if I don't have a big bandage ? It is just a small one covering about 7cm , could I do some excercises from the above ? This is the 7th day after surgery .😅
A question, not a comment, will you still have the same strength in your wrist as you did before surgery?
Can writing cause de quervain tenosynovitis? And mobile game as long as your thumb stays on the screen for 2 to 3 hours
@demahh9861
8 ай бұрын
I developed dequrvains from holding a tool similar to a pencil and using it for several hours a day. Usually with very short breaks and no stretching/exercises while working with it. Within a few months I've developed the first signs of pain, and it kept getting worse despite rest and physio.
what about if you are a massage therapist...if i have this done when can i get back to work..?
@yeffstory4297
10 ай бұрын
I’d assume about 8 weeks sadly is what my doc said
Hello. I had de quervain surgery in May last year. Now, when I apply a little pressure with my thumb, there is still pain. What is the reason for this? Also, what kind of wristband should I use for bodybuilding? Thank you.
@sherleneforte5545
5 ай бұрын
I also did the surgery for de qervain in both wrists. Had unbearable pains after though until I purchased the muscle stimulator machine on Amazon and do the shock therapy on my self every night. Such great relief.
5 ай бұрын
@@sherleneforte5545 How long has it been since the surgery? Is there any pain now?
@sherleneforte5545
5 ай бұрын
@ I did the surgery in October of 2022. I still experience extreme pains from time to time especially when I over work my hand (lifting weights) or when I type but, once I feel the pain coming on I use the machine and I get instant relief.
5 ай бұрын
Will this pain last a lifetime?@@sherleneforte5545
@5oharts
5 ай бұрын
what machine are you referring to? @@sherleneforte5545
Great help and advice, however the music played while your talking made it difficult to hear you speaking.