Management strategies with uncertain benefit and potential harm for de Quervain tenosynovitis

Physical treatments, other than exercise, have a limited role in the management of de Quervain tenosynovitis. There is insufficient evidence to recommend the following therapies for de Quervain tenosynovitisFerrara, 2020:

• low-level laser
• ultrasound
• acupuncture
• placebo injection
• phonophoresis
• iontophoresis
• extracorporeal shock-wave therapy.