### Patient: Doctor, I have been experiencing pain and swelling in my wrist and thumb for a few weeks now. It hurts when I try to grip or lift objects. What could be causing this?
### Doctor: It sounds like you may have De Quervain disease. To confirm the diagnosis, we may need to perform a few medical tests. We may start with application of a splint for your wrist and thumb, along with some physical therapy exercises. We may also perform an occupational therapy assessment and consider injections or aspirations of muscles, tendons, bursa, joints, or soft tissue. Additionally, we may recommend other non-OR therapeutic procedures on your musculoskeletal system. Depending on your specific case, we may also suggest a bone density scan.