Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffSince the underlying cause of de Quervain's tenosynovitis isn't known, there's no clear way to prevent the condition. Still, if you have wrist pain that's aggravated by repetitive wrist and hand movements, it may help to avoid actions such as:
- Heavy grasping
- Wringing or twisting motions
- Pinching with your thumb while moving your wrist from side to side
References
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