Prevalence of De Quervain`s tenosynovitis in housemaids using Finkelstein test
Siddhi Ravindra Jadhav
, Dr. Shruti Mulaokar
De-Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Finkelstein test, Housemaids, Musculoskeletal disorders.
Abstract— Background- De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a condition causing inflammation of the tendon of the wrist, leading to pain at the base of the thumb. The main characteristics of this condition are pain and swelling over the radial styloid process. Finkelstein's test is a standard test used for the diagnosis of De Quervain's tenosynovitis. A positive test is the reproduction of pain over the radial styloid process. Housemaids are involved in various activities where major use of hand muscles will be seen, leading to different musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb. Activities like wringing clothes, squeezing, etc. repeatedly over years may lead to De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Methodology- An observational study was carried out in which housemaids between the age group of 29 to 40 yrs., working for more than 5 years of age and more than 6 hours a day in and around the PCMC area were selected by convenient sampling as per inclusion criteria. The females who had any musculoskeletal conditions, inflammatory disorders of the hand, history of fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injury, or repair were excluded. Consent forms were taken from subjects and were informed about the study procedure, demographic data were taken and Finkelstein's test was performed, the data was collected and the results were tabulated. Results- 173 subjects were assessed, out of which 110 subjects had De Quervain’s tenosynovitis positive, while 63 subjects had test negative. 64% of the total population assessed had test results positive regardless of side, and 36% had the results negative. Out of 110 positive results, 72 subjects had De Quervain’s tenosynovitis of their dominant hand while 38 subjects had it of both their dominant as well as non-dominant hand, i.e. 65% had De Quervain’s of dominant hand while 35% had bilateral. Conclusion- The results of the study showed that a 64% prevalence of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is found in housemaids. It can be concluded that the dominant hand (65%) is affected more and less bilateral affection (35%).
"Prevalence of De Quervain`s tenosynovitis in housemaids using Finkelstein test", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.552 - 556, September-2022, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2209092.pdf
Volume 7
Issue 9,
September-2022
Pages : 552 - 556
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_201660
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2209092
Downloads: 000347282
Research Area: Health Science
Country: SATARA, MAHARASHTRA, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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