<< Stenosing tenosynovitis of the 1st compartment where the long Abductor and the short Extensor of the thumb slide. >>

• Microtraumatism / repeated stresses over time / post traumatic genesis

• More freq. in the dominant hand

• Predilection for pregnant women (hormonal imbalance)

Rehabilitation includes:

➡️ Thermoplastic brace modeled on the patient's hand, to be kept at night.
➡️ Daytime functional brace in some cases
➡️ Targeted exercises

➡️ Pain control

➡️ Occupational therapy

➡️ Cryotherapy

➡️ Evaluation of the causes (postures, gestures, etc.)

➡️ Kinesio Taping