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Hand problems in pregnancy.

I E Nygaard1, C L Saltzman, M B Whitehouse

  • 1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1989
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Pregnancy commonly causes carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Obstetrics
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Hand disorders are common during pregnancy.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain's tenosynovitis are the most frequent.
  • These conditions can cause significant discomfort for pregnant patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management of common hand disorders in pregnancy.
  • To emphasize conservative treatment approaches.
  • To outline the indications for surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of conservative and surgical treatments for hand disorders in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
  • Focus on conservative measures like splinting.

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Main Results:

  • Conservative therapy, particularly splinting, is effective for managing hand disorders in pregnant women.
  • Surgical intervention is rarely necessary for these conditions during pregnancy.
  • Minimizing patient discomfort is a primary treatment goal.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management, especially splinting, is the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain's tenosynovitis in pregnancy.
  • Surgery is typically reserved for refractory cases or postpartum management.
  • Effective management improves quality of life for pregnant individuals experiencing hand pain.