Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Presents with sharp, localized pain over the tendon insertion/sheath. Insidious onset, related to repetitive microtrauma, grasping, or lifting. Worsened by resisted active movements. No numbness or tingling.
Clinical Examination Findings
Alert, in no acute distress.
Treatment Protocol
1. Prescribed Counterforce brace (tennis elbow) or Thumb Spica splint (De Quervain). 2. Initiated robust eccentric strengthening physical therapy protocol. 3. Administered peritendinous Corticosteroid Injection. 4. NSAIDs (Diclofenac) for 10 days. 5. Discussed PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) if refractory.