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What is De Quervain’s tendinitis?
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What is De Quervain’s tendinitis?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition of the thumb and wrist due to inflammation of two tendons. It seems to be more common in women than men, and there are multiple causes. Pregnant women and new mothers are a high risk group probably because of the generalised increased swelling, but also due to poor posture. This is especially noticeable when carrying the newborn, or positioning for feeding. Wrist and thumb flexion together with ulnar deviation (moving the wrist towards ... Read More
September 19, 2018 By Jai Sungaran in
Halloween hand safety tips
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Halloween hand safety tips

Pumpkin hand injuries sound unlikely but each year we see several of these injuries with severe consequences ranging from severed tendons through to nerves and artery injuries as well. It takes just a split second to injure yourself, leaving you with 3-4 months worth of treatment and hand therapy. Not to mention the time off work or school that goes with needing surgery to repair those vital structures in your hands. As Halloween is becoming more and more popular in Australia, we should use ... Read More
October 24, 2016 By Jai Sungaran in , ,

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