Splinting vs Exercise in De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Comparison of Static Hand-Wrist Splinting and Exercise Therapy in the Management of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
40 participants
May 29, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
De Quervain's disease is a painful tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis muscle tendons located in the first dorsal compartment. The primary treatment for De Quervain's disease is conservative; surgical intervention is rarely required. Currently, there is no standardized treatment protocol supported by strong, up-to-date evidence. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a static hand-wrist resting splint and exercise therapy in the conservative treatment of De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Patients will be evaluated in terms of pain levels, functional/symptom status, hand-finger strength, pressure pain threshold (PPT), tendon cross-sectional area measured by ultrasound, and the presence of effusion findings (semiquantitative; 0-3), and patient satisfaction.
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Interventions
static wrist-hand splint + education on activity modification and positioning in daily life
Home-based Exercise Therapy + Education on activity modification and positioning in daily life
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NCT06995534