Thumb throbbing? De Quervain's tenosynovitis: 1-second diagnosis and home care to avoid surgery
Are you experiencing throbbing pain under your thumb from a heavy tablet, a 16-inch laptop, and caring for a 20-month-old child? A physical therapist with 10 years of experience reveals the Finkelstein test, which diagnoses de Quervain's tenosynovitis from smartphone use in one second, and a $0 home care routine that prevents tendon rupture with a $1 drugstore tape instead of expensive braces.