De Quervain's Injection
Beware...
- Superficial radial nerve branches.
- Tip radial styloid.
- Either side of first dorsal compartment tendons.
Clean with alcohol swab.
Support hypothenar eminence on patient's hand.
1ml Celestone + 1 ml Lignocaine plain with 2.5ml syringe and 27G needle.
Aim to inject ~ 5mm proximal to tip radial styloid - superficial to extensor retinaculum .
| Apply bandaid and massage area to spread the fluid. |
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Crepe bandage up around thumb.
For further information, refer to Hand Injections - General .