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This study presents a network meta-analysis aimed at evaluating nonsurgical treatment modalities for de Quervain tenosynovitis. The primary objective was to assess the comparative effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment options. The systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Searches were performed in multiple databases, and studies meeting predefined criteria were included. Data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and statistical analysis were carried out to compare treatment modalities. The analysis was categorized into short-term (within six weeks), medium-term (six weeks up to six months), and long-term (one year) follow-up. The analysis included 14 randomized controlled trials encompassing various treatment modalities for de Quervain tenosynovitis. In the short-term, extracorporeal shockwave therapy demonstrated statistically significant improvement in visual analog scale pain scores compared with placebo. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy also ranked highest in the treatment options based on its treatment effects. Corticosteroid injections (CSIs) combined with casting and laser therapy with orthosis showed favorable outcomes. Corticosteroid injection alone, platelet-rich plasma injections alone, acupuncture, and orthosis alone did not significantly differ from placebo in visual analog scale pain score. In the medium-term, extracorporeal shockwave therapy remained the top-ranking option for visual analog scale pain score, followed by CSI with casting. In the long-term (one year), CSI alone and platelet-rich plasma injections demonstrated sustained pain relief. Combining CSI with orthosis also appeared promising when compared with CSI alone. Corticosteroid injection with a short duration of immobilization remains the primary and effective treatment for de Quervain tenosynovitis. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy can be considered a secondary option. Alternative treatment modalities, such as isolated therapeutic injection, should be approached with caution because they did not show substantial benefits over placebo. Therapeutic I. Copyright © 2024 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Han Hong Chong, Akhilesh Pradhan, Mohit Dhingra, William Liong, Melinda Y T Hau, Rohi Shah. Advancements in de Quervain Tenosynovitis Management: A Comprehensive Network Meta-Analysis. The Journal of hand surgery. 2024 Jun;49(6):557-569

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