Most common in women (especially aged 30–50) and frequently associated with postpartum care (lifting infants). Other triggers include repetitive thumb activities like texting, gaming, golfing, or racquet sports.
Primarily clinical, identified by pain at the radial styloid (base of the thumb). The Finkelstein maneuver —where the thumb is tucked into a fist and the wrist is bent toward the pinky—is the standard provocative test. Treatment Review De-Quervain's tenosynovitis
Most patients respond well to non-operative management, which is typically considered the first line of defense. Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis - JAMA Network Most common in women (especially aged 30–50) and