Dr. Chen’s Interview on Hawaii Public Radio's "The Body Show: Hands"
Listen to Dr. Chen discuss Hands: common conditions, symptoms, home remedies, and when surgery may be necessary.
Pain at the Base of Thumb? Learn about De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.
De Quervain's tenosynovitis occurs when there is swelling or thickening of the sheath around your thumb tendons. Normally, your tendons smoothly glide through this tunnel sheath. However, swelling can cause severe pain or stiffness with any thumb or wrist movement.