Functional outcome of De Quervain ’s tenosynovitis with longitudinal incision in surgically treated patients

ConclusionSurgical release of De Quervain ’s tenosynovitis remains the gold standard treatment, and longitudinal incision offers advantage of easy identification of compartment, more complete releases of tendon sheath and peritendinous adhesions and less risk of palmar subluxation of tendons.

Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - January 1, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research