A prospective randomized clinical trial of prescription of full-time versus as-desired splint wear for de Quervain tendinopathy

Conclusion There is no difference in patient-reported outcomes and grip strength with prescription of full-time or as-desired splinting, and patients can wear the splint as they prefer. These results suggest that splinting for de Quervain tendinopathy is palliative at best and strict rest is not disease modifying.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research