De Quervain's Release Surgery Education
A guide to help you make the best of your surgery and recovery.
PREPARING FOR SURGERY AT ORTHONEBRASKA
The details of your procedure will be shared with you by your physician and may vary slightly from the below, which is intended as a general visual overview.
About De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Release Surgery
Swelling
Concerning Symptoms After Surgery
Finger Range of Motion
Perform only as directed by your surgeon or occupational therapist.

Active Range of Motion for Hand and Wrist
A printable guide for after your surgery. Perform as instructed by your surgeon or occupational therapist.
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Tendon Gliding Exercises
A printable guide for after your surgery. Perform as instructed by your surgeon or occupational therapist.
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Using Hand Putty
A printable guide for after your surgery. Perform as instructed by your surgeon or occupational therapist.