Ben Mitchel Trae Tinsman Thomas Coluzzi Ahja Frazier-Lancaster

 Baseball player  Played for 10 years  Gripping the bat at hitting practice slowly developed a pain from the inside of his wrist to the back of his thumb (where the thumb meets the wrist)

 De Quervain Tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation of tendons in the thumb that extend to the wrist (tenosynovitis).  The swollen tendons and their coverings rub against the narrow tunnel through which they pass. This results in a pain at the base of the thumb and extending into the lower arm.

 Splint or taping of the wrist and thumb  Anti-inflammatory, ibuprofen  Resting  Icy-hot or bengay

S/SWhat to AvoidTreatment Gradual pain over the radial styloid when using thumb on affected hand Making a fistPhysical therapy Difficulty gripping and pinching Turning your wristOccupational therapy In sever cases pain when using hand Gripping/pinching anything May use cryotherapy (cold packs and ice massage) to reduce inflammation and edema Topical corticosteroids driven into the subcutaneous tissues using ultrasound

S/SWhat to AvoidTreatment Swelling and pain in the thumb, May be difficult to move the thumb and wrist Putting pressure on the thumb Splints Snapping sensation felt in the thumb upon movement Excessive use of the hand Anti-inflammatory medication A fluid-filled cyst over the thumb Any action that may cause pain in the thumb/wrist area Ice

S/SWhat to AvoidTreatment Pain along back of the thumb Turning wristSplint 24 hrs a day for 4 to 6 weeks Pain up the forearmExcessive use of handIce for swelling Swelling and pain on side of the wrist Gripping anythingAnti-Inflammatory meds Making a fistNo response to treatment then surgery