Presentation
Worsening pain at the radial aspect of the wrist with limitation of movement.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis
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Plain X-ray was unremarkable. No evidence for acute fracture or dislocation. No cortical irregularity or periosteal reaction. Satisfactory bony alignment. No joint abnormalities.
From the case:
De Quervain tenosynovitis
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Tenosynovitis of the extensor tendons of the first compartment of the extensor tendons; namely the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis with thickening of the synovial sheath of both tendons.
Case Discussion
Typical sonographic features of De Quervain tenosynovitis.