De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis with Homoeopathic Treatment in Middle-aged People: Case Report

Introduction: - De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (DQT) is a painful condition mainly affecting the thumbs or radial side of the wrist joints. Treating with homoeopathic medicines, patients get relief from this painful condition. Case Summary: - A Hindu lady age 46 years, a housewife, who belongs to a middle-class society complained of pain in the wrist joint & Duration of pain was about 4-5-month. Her location was moved to the rt. thumb. & Her sensation was Drawing/Tearing. All pain was aggravated by caring heavy wait but relief in hand activities and cold applications. Amelioration by Warm application & Massage. The aim was to show that homoeopathy can treat DQT. Also demonstrates the utility of single and minimum doses in homoeopathy. Key words: Abductor Pollicis Longus, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Extensor, Finkelstein’s test, Homoeopathy, Kent Observation, Pollicis Brevis.