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What Do Stiffness And Pain In The Thumb And Wrist Indicate?
Question: Good Morning,
I am having problems with my hand. Specifically with my thumb and that area that leads down into the wrist. On my job I am cutting up vegetables but now I am in a good deal of pain. Sometimes when I wake up in the morning my thumb is really stiff, this morning I was not able to move it at all. It did come back to normal after I massaged that area and waited a little while. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you for your time.
I am having problems with my hand. Specifically with my thumb and that area that leads down into the wrist. On my job I am cutting up vegetables but now I am in a good deal of pain. Sometimes when I wake up in the morning my thumb is really stiff, this morning I was not able to move it at all. It did come back to normal after I massaged that area and waited a little while. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank you for your time.
Brief Answer:
Could be de Quervain's tenosynovitis .
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
I have read the details of your pain.
In my opinion ,you have what we call de Quervain's tenosynovitis- A condition in which there is swelling of thumb tendons near wrist on outer side and is caused by repetitive movements like chopping vegetables.
I suggest pain killers and avoid cutting vegetables for 3-4 weeks. And if there is no relief then think in terms of local steroid injections.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Could be de Quervain's tenosynovitis .
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic surgeon.
I have read the details of your pain.
In my opinion ,you have what we call de Quervain's tenosynovitis- A condition in which there is swelling of thumb tendons near wrist on outer side and is caused by repetitive movements like chopping vegetables.
I suggest pain killers and avoid cutting vegetables for 3-4 weeks. And if there is no relief then think in terms of local steroid injections.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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