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| | Dr. Koop - De Quervain's Tenosynovitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
 | | De Quervain's tenosynovitis is classically associated with localized tenderness and swelling in the region of the styloid process of the radius bone and wrist pain radiating into the forearm and into the thumb. | | | A disabling complication of surgery for de Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful neuroma of the radial nerve. | | | Symptomatic relief is provided by rest or immobilization (splint) of the part, application of heat or cold (whichever benefits the patient), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). |
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http://drkoop.com/encyclopedia/93/565/De_Quervains_Tenosynovitis.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tenosynovitis |
| | Infection in the tendon may spread to other places in the body, which could have serious consequences. | | | In chronic conditions, the tendon may be damaged and recovery may be delayed or incomplete. | | | However, if the condition is caused by overuse and the offending activity is not stopped, tenosynovitis is likely to recur. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001242.htm
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