De Quervain’s Syndrome

De Quervain’s syndrome occurs when an individual engages in repetitive motions, namely with his or her thumbs, causing a repetitive stress injury. When it occurs, the two tendons that control the motion of the thumb are sprained and typically cause pain, tenderness, swelling and difficulty gripping objects.

Though the exact cause is not known, it has been proven that motions involving twisting or turning of the hand or thumb can exacerbate the problem. The syndrome may be considered an on-the-job injury if it stems from any motions that are required by your profession. If this is the case, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more about repetitive stress injuries or to speak with an attorney regarding your legal rights, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

Treating De Quervain’s Syndrome

The following may be used to treat De Quervain’s syndrome in patients:

• Wearing a hand brace to immobilize the thumb.
• Applying ice to the affected area.
• Using NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen.
• Corticosteroid injections into the tendon sheath
• Outpatient surgery

De Quervain’s can be extremely painful, making it difficult to perform simple daily tasks. If your injury was caused by performing tasks at your place of employment, you may be able to claim financial assistance in the form of workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help you pay for medical bills, lost wages due to missed work and other costs related to treatment.

Contact Us

If you have recently been diagnosed with De Quervain’s syndrome and would like legal assistance in claiming your benefits, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.