De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Infrequent injections, appropriate dosages, and injections at the correct location are generally safe and effective. However, frequent injections in a short period, excessive dosages, or inaccurate injection sites can indeed increase the risk of tendon weakening or rupture. Therefore: Injections must be administered by a qualified physician familiar with anatomy and ultrasound guidance It is not recommended to request continuous injections on your own. You should fully discuss alternative or advanced treatments (such as PRP/PRF) with your physician.

Situations where prompt medical attention is recommended include: Pain lasting more than 2–4 weeks without significant improvement Frequency such as dropping objects or significant weakness Nighttime pain affecting sleep Extreme pain making it impossible to hold a child or do housework. The earlier the treatment, the simpler the procedure and the faster the recovery.

Treatment will be adjusted according to the severity and duration of inflammation, generally stratified as follows: Conservative treatment: Reduced use, postural adjustments, bracing, and application of heat and ice. Physical therapy: Deep soft tissue relaxation, stretching and muscle strengthening exercises, ultrasound/electrotherapy, etc. Medications and injections: Oral anti-inflammatory analgesics, and cautious use of topical steroids when necessary. Regenerative medicine: Such as PRP/PRF injections, promoting tendon and tendon sheath repair, suitable for chronic or recurrent cases. [Reverse link] Other adjunctive therapies: Such as SIS super-magnetic energy, a non-invasive method to help relax fascia and promote repair. [Reverse link] Surgery: In cases of severe stenosis where conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery is performed to release space in the tendon sheath, followed by postoperative

The three most important things: 1) Correct posture: Keep your wrists as straight as possible when holding a child or lifting objects. 2) Muscle strength training: Strengthen the muscles around your forearm, wrist, and thumb. 3) Avoid repetitive movements for extended periods: Remember to rest your hands in between movements and avoid continuously performing the same exerting action.

Mild: Approximately 2–6 weeks Moderate: Approximately 1–3 months Chronic or severe: May require longer treatment, possibly combined with regenerative therapy or surgery, and rehabilitation.

Acute phase: Self-massage is not recommended, as it may worsen the inflammation. After pain relief: Under the guidance of a physical therapist or doctor, perform gentle stretching and relaxation exercises to avoid “massaging to make it more painful.”

Acute phase (significant redness, swelling, heat, and pain): Apply ice for approximately 10–15 minutes each time. Chronic phase (ache, tightness, and stiffness): Apply heat to help relax and promote circulation.

Mild cases may be relieved with rest and reduced use, but most will recur. Simply relying on endurance and applying ointments often leads to chronic inflammation; it is recommended to seek medical evaluation and treatment as soon as possible.