De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (24 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

22 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Join us for an informative Continuing Medical Education (CME) event on de Quervain tenosynovitis, a condition named after the renowned Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain, who first described it in 1895. This engaging session will delve into the intricacies of this condition, which involves tendon entrapment within the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. De Quervain tenosynovitis manifests as a thickening and myxoid degeneration of the tendon sheaths, specifically affecting the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons as they traverse through the fibro-osseous tunnel situated along the radial styloid at the distal wrist. Patients with this condition often experience exacerbated pain during thumb movement and radial or ulnar wrist deviation. Additionally, de Quervain tenosynovitis predominantly affects women, particularly those in the late stages of pregnancy or the postpartum period.

This comprehensive CME activity will encompass a thorough exploration of the etiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of de Quervain tenosynovitis. Participants will gain valuable insights into both nonoperative and surgical treatment approaches. Nonoperative strategies typically include immobilization and corticosteroid injections in the first dorsal compartment, relieving most patients. For those cases where conservative treatments fall short, our experts will discuss the surgical release of the first dorsal compartment as a viable solution. Attendees will also have the opportunity to examine the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiologies and pathophysiology of de Quervain tenosynovitis.

  • Identify the examination procedures necessary to perform on a patient presenting with suspected de Quervain tenosynovitis.

  • Determine the treatment and management of de Quervain tenosynovitis.

  • Compare possible interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the evaluation and treatment of de Quervain tenosynovitis and improve outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

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Paul B. on 12/26/2023

The information was provided in a way that cortisone is the most effective option, especially with low compliance and high recurrence for thumb spica. However, questions were indicating that a thumb spica should still be used first. Felt like two different messages.

Garrett A. on 1/12/2024

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