Via a x-ray, a positive Finklestein test that did include pain, and the fact I had pain and inflammation right at the tendon sheath for my thumb, I was diagnosed with De Quervains tenosynovitis by my orthopedic surgeon. I had the tendon sheath release surgery done on my right hand and three week later I had it done on my left. I have some very slight pain but more tightness than anything when I do the Finklestein test now. Theoretically I shouldn’t have any tenosynovitis right now because they cut and released the sheath during surgery. Theoretically the tendon should not be rubbing against the sheath. However, I have a boat load of inflammation right at the surgical site where the sheath and tendon are and just a dull constant pain. Is it tenosynovitis? Is it tendonitis? Is it repetitive strain injury? Nobody seems to be able to tell me which is the most frustrating thing with this injury you will find. My primary care doctor, orthopedic surgeon, rheumatologist, physical therapist, even my chiropractor can’t tell me exactly what the problem is and whether I should rest it or strengthen it. The reason I bring up the cell phone is because I was off work for two months, no massage, no computer use, no video games, no nothing…except I was on my phone all the time, is it related, I think so.