II. Epidemiology: Sports Affected
- Racquet sports
- Rowing
- Weight Training
III. Pathophysiology
- Inflammation at intersection of compartment 1 and 2
- Dorsal Compartment 1 Tendons
- Abductor Pollicis longus
- Extensor Pollicis Brevis
- Dorsal Compartment 2 Tendons
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
IV. Symptoms
- Crepitus with wrist or hand movement
- Focal symptoms at dorsolateral wrist at base of thumb
- Local swelling and redness
- Local discomfort with radiation into thumb
V. Differential Diagnosis
VI. Management
- Rest
- Splinting
- Cold Therapy
- Consider surgical management in refractory cases
