title: Hand problems in pregnancy.
abstract: The most frequently encountered hand disorders in pregnancy are carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Conservative therapy should be initiated to minimize patient discomfort. Appropriate splinting is the cornerstone of treatment in pregnant women. Surgery is usually not indicated in this patient population.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: I E
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Nygaard
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Saltzman
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Whitehouse
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Hankin
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D013165:Splints; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000628:therapy*