30/11/2025
Thumb Base Pain | Wrist Pain | De Quervain’s Treatment Explained
If opening jars, lifting your baby, twisting door handles, typing, or texting causes sharp pain at the base of your thumb or wrist, this video explains the exact medical reason behind it.
This condition is commonly called Mother’s Thumb, Gamer’s Thumb, Texter’s Thumb, and medically known as De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.
In this clear, patient-friendly video, Dr. Amod Manocha (Pain Specialist, International Pain Centre, Delhi) explains:
✔ What causes wrist & thumb base pain
✔ Why young mothers, office workers & gamers get this condition
✔ Finkelstein Test for quick self-screening
✔ When you need an ultrasound
✔ Home treatment & splinting
✔ Evidence-based 2024–2025 treatment options
✔ Ultrasound-guided injections & PRP
✔ When surgery becomes necessary
✔ How to recover safely and prevent recurrence
If you struggle with pain while opening jars, lifting a child, using your phone, typing, or twisting your wrist, this video will help you understand your condition and make informed decisions about treatment.
⭐ This video includes
Wrist & Thumb Pain Explained
What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
Why Mothers & Gamers Get This Condition
Thumb Tendons: Simple Explanation
Causes: Overuse, Lifting, Texting, Typing
Symptoms & Daily-Life Triggers
Finkelstein Test (Self-Test)
When Ultrasound is Needed
First-Line Treatment at Home
Thumb Spica Splint
Best Evidence-Based Treatment (2024–2025)
Ultrasound-Guided Injection Benefits
PRP Treatment Options
When Surgery Is Needed
Summary & Recovery Steps
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References
1. Challoumas D, Ramasubbu R, Rooney E, et al. Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(10):e2337001. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.37001
2. Mardani-Kivi M, et al. Corticosteroid Injection With and Without Thumb Spica Casting for de Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Randomized Trial. J Hand Surg Am. 2014;39(1):37–41.
3. Richie CA, Briner WW. Corticosteroid injection for treatment of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis: A pooled quantitative literature evaluation. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2003;16(2):102-106.
4. Kuo Y-C, et al. Ultrasound- vs Palpation-Guided Corticosteroid Injection for de Quervain Disease. PM&R. 2024;16(9):948-958.
Thumb Base Pain | Wrist Pain | De Quervain’s Treatment Explained (Hindi + English)If opening jars, lifting your baby, twisting door handles, typing, or texti...