Longitudinal incision in surgical release of De Quervain disease.

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to contrast the use of a longitudinal incision in surgical decompression of De Quervain disease with a transverse incision. The advantages are ease in recognition of compartment variations and superficial branches of radial nerve and prevention of palmar tendon subluxation by permitting a more dorsal release of the compartment sheath. Since 2002, we have used a longitudinal skin incision instead of the classic transverse incision to release the first dorsal compartment.

• Authors: Hakan Gundes, Bilgehan Tosun
• Journal: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery (Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg) Vol. 9 Issue 3 Pg. 149-52 (Sep 2005) ISSN: 1089-3393 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16175118 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Decompression, Surgical (methods)
• Humans
• Tenosynovitis (surgery)
• Wrist (innervation, surgery)