Treatment options can start with non-surgical treatments to improve symptoms before considering surgical treatment

Non-surgical treatment

• Removable splints to keep wrist straight and thumb in comfortable position

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by oral tablet or topical application

• Steroid Injection

• Avoidance of activities causing pain

• Application of ice and/or cold pack to the thumb and wrist area to reduce swelling

Surgical Treatment

An outpatient procedure done using local anesthesia or mild sedation. The goal is to release the tendon sheath to make more room for the affected tendons by performing a tiny cut. This would eliminate pain and swelling and range of motion restored.