NBME Step 2 CK Form 8 Inflammation within the first dorsal extensor tendon compartment (NBME Answers)

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NBME Step 2 CK Form 8 Answers

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Classic presentation of de Quervain tendinopathy, which is atraumatic lateral wrist pain in a woman 30-50, often seen 4-6 weeks postpartum due to repetitive thumb abduction and extension when lifting their infant
Key idea: Also commonly leads to increased pain with adduction (ulnar deviation) of the wrist due to stretching of the tendons over the radial styloid

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submitted by ∗drzed(332)

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The maneuver described is known as Finkelstein's test, which is meant to be specific for DeQuervain tenosynovitis.

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