Review Question - QID 211303

A 60-year-old right hand dominant female telemarketer has long standing radial sided wrist pain, particularly when making calls. The pain is sharp in quality and is localized 1.5cm proximal to her right radial styloid. When she clasps her thumb in her palm and her wrist is forced into ulnar deviation, her symptoms are worsened. She has tried immobilization and injections which have offered only temporary relief. You offer her surgical release of her first dorsal compartment. Which of the following is true and should be considered during your release?