De Quervain’s Release

De Quervain's release surgery effectively relieves thumb and wrist pain caused by inflamed tendons. Our experienced hand surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to restore your grip strength and eliminate the sharp pain that interferes with daily activities.

Expert hand surgery with comprehensive recovery support—all in one place.

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Your Treatment Options for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

At Synergy Health Partners, we offer both non-surgical and surgical treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Our hand specialists work with you to determine the most effective approach based on your symptoms, activity level, and response to previous treatments.
  • Fellowship-trained hand surgeons with specialized expertise in wrist conditions
  • Comprehensive non-surgical treatments including injections and therapy
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques for faster recovery
  • Coordinated care with hand therapy and pain management specialists

Non-Surgical Treatments

Start With the Least-Invasive Options

Most patients improve without surgery. Our team takes a conservative-first approach with treatments designed to reduce pain, improve strength, and prevent future flare-ups.

Non-Surgical Hand & Wrist Treatments

  • Hand Therapy and Splinting Our certified hand therapists design custom splints to rest your thumb and wrist while teaching specific exercises to reduce inflammation. This approach is particularly effective in early-stage De Quervain's tenosynovitis and during pregnancy-related cases.
    • Custom thumb spica splints for optimal positioning
    • Progressive stretching and strengthening exercises
  • Corticosteroid Injections Targeted steroid injections directly into the tendon sheath can dramatically reduce inflammation and pain. Many patients experience significant relief within days of treatment, with effects lasting several months.
    • Ultrasound-guided injections for precise delivery
    • Anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling
  • Activity Modification and Ergonomics Our occupational therapists help you identify and modify activities that aggravate your symptoms. We provide workplace ergonomic assessments and teach proper gripping techniques to prevent symptom recurrence.
    • Workplace and home activity assessments
    • Adaptive equipment and technique training
  • Advanced Pain Management When conservative treatments need additional support, our pain management specialists offer innovative approaches including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and specialized nerve blocks to promote healing.
    • Regenerative medicine options like PRP therapy
    • Targeted nerve blocks for symptom relief
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Many patients experience significant pain relief within 4-6 weeks of starting their personalized non-surgical treatment plan, with up to 70% avoiding surgery altogether.

Surgical Options

If Surgery is Right for You

Procedures are determined after evaluation—this list is for education only.
De Quervain’s Release

Watch how our minimally invasive De Quervain's release procedure restores smooth tendon movement and eliminates thumb pain.

Surgical Hand & Wrist Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive De Quervain's Release Our surgeons perform this outpatient procedure through a small incision to open the tight tendon compartment. The minimally invasive approach reduces scarring and speeds recovery while providing excellent long-term results.
  • Endoscopic Tendon Release Using advanced endoscopic techniques, we can release the constricted tendon sheath through an even smaller incision. This approach offers enhanced visualization and precision while minimizing tissue disruption and post-operative discomfort.
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Over 95% of our De Quervain's release patients achieve complete pain relief and return to normal grip strength within 6-8 weeks of surgery.

What to Expect During Your De Quervain's Treatment

1

Initial Hand Specialist Consultation

Your fellowship-trained hand surgeon performs a thorough examination, reviews your symptoms, and discusses all treatment options tailored to your lifestyle and goals.

2

Conservative Treatment Trial

Most patients begin with non-surgical approaches including splinting, therapy, and possible steroid injections to reduce inflammation and pain.

3

Surgical Planning and Preparation

If surgery is recommended, we provide detailed pre-operative instructions and coordinate your procedure at our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center.

4

Outpatient Surgery and Recovery

The minimally invasive procedure typically takes 15-20 minutes under local anesthesia, followed by immediate recovery and same-day discharge.

5

Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Our hand therapists guide your recovery with progressive exercises and activities to restore full thumb and wrist function while preventing re-injury.

REAL EXPERIENCES—FROM EVALUATION THROUGH RECOVERY.

What Patients Say

Y
Very professional, nice service
WJ
Very good service
TM
No long wait time great 😊 doctor 🧑‍⚕️ care who listens to all my problems and concerns all about me thanks 🙏🏾
TB
Kind, forthright, helpful
TH
Great staff, professional and friendly, great doctor, all-around excellent experience for me
SH
Expected to see Dr. Bohm and wanted to discuss new issue; but saw PA (which is fine) and was asked about an old injection I had back in August
SB
I have not rarely worked with a physician who has it all--expertise, patience, great bedside manner, with attention to detail. I've said in the past and many times since that I believe he saved my hand post severe wrist fracture. Most recently, we talked about some numbness in that thumb, no pain, just annoyance. He explained what likely is the cause and my treatment options while leaving it totally up to me. His staff is also great
SM
Dr Kyle was so great. He helped me with out having to have surgery. His staff could communicate more.
SG
Dr Bohm is awesome! I was fortunate enough to be in the team’s office for a follow up with his colleague. That Dr (Kassa) noticed an ace bandage on my right hand/wrist and inquired about the injury. I explained to him that I was in extreme pain and was planning to see a specialist (different office) and the soonest I could get in was 1/12/25. He immediately said “No, we’re going to get you taken care of right now) they DID! I not only got to see Dr Bohm, he ordered X-rays, gave me a cortisone injection and made sure the meds I was prescribed were aligned with the plan of treatment he came up with on the spot! After the X-rays Dr Bohm sat with me to review them and he took his time to make sure I understood my diagnosis what that meant and all treatment options available to me. I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge/ability & willingness to take the time to do that so articulately. I went to that office for a follow up regarding back/neck injections, which are great! To having a new hand specialist and being taken care of on the spot. When just hours before I was pacing the floor at home contemplating going to the ER. A place we all know would have done nothing but waste hours of my life. I couldn’t be more thankful to the people at this office and especially Dr Bohm. If you have the need for this type of Dr or any other Dr honestly, don’t waste your time looking elsewhere, this place is truly amazing. Filled with not only Dr’s but a staff that truly cares about the patient. That’s right, a Dr’s office full of people that care about there patients. It’s amazing to finally have one of these back!
RM
Excellent staff at every step. Extremely professional and courteous. Highly suggest for your needs.
RL
1st time here, what a beautiful, large & well organized office! Dr. Bohm surprised me w his promptness & efficiency- I’m counting on his treatment to take care of my thumb joint/hand issue!! Thank you
RB
Everything was great and all I remember was waking up after the surgery and being clear eyed and feeling fine!! All the nurses were great and very helpful and so were the doctors!! I would recommend this surgery center to anyone needing help!!
RD
Very nice. Understanding
MF
Check-in staff did an awesome job helping me set additional appts and was super friendly! Dr. B was helpful as always and a pleasure to see. It did seem like the MA who brought me back may have been having a bit of a bad day. While she was proficient, she wasn’t super friendly. Maybe just having an off day or it was too early and she wasn’t awake yet :)
PG
Dr. Bohm is great! Explains everything and is informative and very knowledgeable. Pleasant to speak to.
MZ
X-rays were taken and shown to me. Dr. Bohm advised me that the fracture in my hand had healed. I was also given a removable splint to wear, if needed. Great service.
LD
“The doctor and staff were very kind and thorough. I had a great experience and would recommend them to everyone.”
KU
Dr Bohm , absolutely the best surgeon in his field. I have been a patient for a number of years and surgery and procedures , excellent care from office to hospital to recovery. I can't say enough about my care from Dr Bohm and his staff
K
Very helpful and kind. Kind staff all the way around.
KC
He's a great hand surgeon, etc.
JG
Dr. Bohm is a fantastic doctor listens to all your concerns. He answers all your questions that you have perfectly.
JK
Dr. Bohm and others did a great job diagnosing and treating me.
DP
Dr Bohm was very polite and helpful
DB
Very happy with the results of my treatment
BG
Great Doctor😊 I highly recommend him! Office staff was Great 😊
CC
Great customer service
CM
They were all professional as usual
CP
Dr. Bohm was very thorough about my hand issue. He explained what the X-ray showed and the different types of treatment options for me. I was pleased with how Dr. Bohm went over the pros and cons of the treatments. Thank you.
CC
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Kyle Bohm, MD

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Preetinder Bhullar, MD

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Steven Acker, DO

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Why Choose Synergy?

Our fellowship-trained hand surgeons work seamlessly with certified hand therapists and pain management specialists to ensure the best possible outcome for your De Quervain's treatment.
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Data Source: Synergy Health Partners Outcomes Registry (2024).