De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

What is the Prognosis?

What is the usual course?

What is the time to return to moderate activity?

What is the time to return to full activity?

Will a NSAID (i.e. Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleeve, Motrin, etc.) help?

Will I need therapy?

What is the chance I need surgery?

What are the reasons I should seek a surgical evaluation?

Excellent

Thumb spica splint, modify gripping activities. Ice after use.

1-2 months

2-4 months

Yes

Maybe

Low

If symptoms persist after 2-3 injections.