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De Quervain's tenosynovitis is inflammation of tendons on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb. These tendons include the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus tendons, which extend the joints of the thumb. De Quervain's tenosynovitis can be brought on by simple strain injury to the extensor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis tendons (tendinitis). Often this form of tendinitis is a result of repetitive motion injury.
Tendons connect muscles in your forearm to the bones in your wrist and elbow. Damage to these tendons -- called tendinitis or tendinopathy -- often occurs with overuse of your forearm muscles. Tendon injury causes pain near your elbow or wrist joints, where the tendon attaches to the bone. These conditions may also cause swelling, decreased movement and weakness. Tendon injuries are treated with activity modification, rest, ice and pain relieving medications, if cleared by your doctor.