De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Poor medical treatment of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis can leave the patient permanently disabled and justify a claim for compensation.
What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis?
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a condition of the hand which can cause extreme pain and associated dysfunction. It occurs when the tendons and sheath between the thumb and the wrist become inflamed. The impact can spread into the arm and requires medical attention.
In severe cases, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis may require surgery to relieve the pressure on the tendons and decrease the swelling and pain.
However, conservative management is usually an appropriate and effective way forward. This may be a variety of forms of treatment such as the following:
- The use of anti-inflammatory medication
- Finding ways to reduce the strain on the affected wrist
- Steroid injections into the wrist
Substandard treatment
Inappropriate treatment, including inappropriate surgery, can result in long-term disability. It is important that this condition is both diagnosed and treated correctly in order to give the best possible chance of recovery.
Where the condition is not diagnosed or inappropriate treatment exacerbates the symptoms, the patient may find many aspects of life very difficult to undertake.
- Carrying out everyday household tasks
- Gardening
- Carrying small children
- Shopping
In extreme cases, it may even be necessary for the individual affected to have assistance around the home to achieve what were once simple tasks.
What causes de quervain's tenosynovitis?
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis may develop for a number of reasons although the precise cause is not always clear. It may be influenced by a number of factors such as the age and sex of the patient (women are more likely to develop this condition), if a woman has recently given birth, and possible activity-based actions such as repeated use of the thumb.
A failure to diagnose this painful condition can mean that the associated problems become permanent.
Medical negligence
If this painful condition is not diagnosed or poorly managed by medical professionals, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The first step is to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor about your situation. They will assess whether a compensation claim may be a helpful way forward.
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