What is de Quervain syndrome?

De Quervain syndrome, also known as radial styloid tenosynovitis, occurs when the tendons that move the thumb outward (away from the index finger) become painful and swollen (tenosynovitis), most commonly from the irritation caused by repetitive gripping and twisting motions.

How do members experience de Quervain syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with de Quervain syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for de Quervain syndrome*

Who has de Quervain syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 4
30s 18
40s 26
50s 38
60s 27
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 101