title: [De Quervain's stenosing tendovaginitis--one of the most common conditions affecting the hand].
abstract: De Quervain's stenosing tendovaginitis is an inflammation of the first dorsal compartment. It is considered to be one of the most common forms of inflammation of the tendon sheaths. The diagnosis is based on the case history and the clinical examination. Finkelstein's test is pathognomonic. Should conservative treatment not prove successful, the condition is readily amenable to surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Plastische und Handchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Seyhan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kopp
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Horch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D053684:De Quervain Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors