Modified Wound Closure Technique in de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

• Published in: Indian journal of surgery Vol. 83; no. 6; pp. 1521 - 1523
• Main Authors: Zeiderman, Matthew R., Sonoda, Laura A., Phan, Eileen N., Szabo, Robert M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Springer India 01.12.2021; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Cardiac Surgery; Medical supplies; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Methods; Neurosurgery; Patient satisfaction; Pediatric Surgery; Plastic Surgery; Skin; Surgery; Surgical Techniques and Innovations; Sutures; Thoracic Surgery; Cosmesis; de Quervain’s; Pain; Release; Tenosynovitis; Wound closure

de Quervain’s release, or first dorsal compartment release, is a commonly performed procedure. There are several approaches to surgery including transverse and longitudinal incisions. The wrist is a sensitive area, and patients often report residual pain post-release. We offer a modified technique o...