Thumb tendinitis (de Quervain's syndrome)
De Quervain's thumb tendinitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the tendons on the side of the wrist. Treatment options for it include conservative management and surgical treatment for pain relief. What is thumb tendonitis? Tendons are a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, as they help in carrying out daily activities such as running and jumping. These tendons are covered by a protective sheath that produces fluid…