Treatment of DeQuervain's disease/Radial sided wrist pain

posted 4/24/07 in Tendonitis

In most cases a single cortisone shot will remedy a painful case of 1st extensor compartment tendonitis between 50 and 80% of the time. When unsuccessful, a second shot, 4-6 weeks later, may be helpful in 25-50% of cases. After 2 unsuccessful shots, additional cortisone is of little value, and surgical...