A positive WHAT Test indicates that the patient likely has de Quervain's tenosynovitis. This result is based on the reproduction of pain during the test, which is consistent with the symptoms of this condition.
WHAT Test
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The WHAT Test is an active test that isolates the AbPL and EPB tendons more effectively than Finkelstein’s Test, which is a passive test and may involve other structures, leading to potential false positives.
If the WHAT Test is positive and the patient continues to experience significant pain or functional impairment, further imaging, such as an ultrasound or MRI, may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent of the condition. Additional imaging may also be necessary to rule out conditions such as scaphoid bone fractures.
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