What department should I visit for de Quervain's tenosynovitis?
Disease description:
This morning, my mom mentioned that she felt pain in her hand and suspected she might have developed thumb tenosynovitis. We are planning to take her to the hospital for a checkup. Which department should we visit for thumb tenosynovitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a common condition affecting hand function. When seeking medical care, you may choose the following departments:
1. Hand Surgery: This department specializes in treating hand-related conditions. As De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a tendon disorder of the hand, it falls within the scope of hand surgery. In this department, doctors will employ medications, physical therapy, or surgical treatments based on the patient's specific condition.
2. Orthopedics: In hospitals without a dedicated hand surgery department, orthopedics is also an appropriate choice. Hand surgery is a subspecialty of orthopedics, and orthopedic doctors can also provide professional treatment guidance for De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
When seeking medical care, it is recommended to understand the hospital's department structure and the doctors' specialties in advance to receive more specialized treatment.
