Treatment of Tenosynovitis

How Is Tenosynovitis Treated?

There is a variety of ways in which Tenosynovitis can be treated, but in many cases the treatment can only be effective if the causes of the condition are established and appropriate action taken.

In many cases rest is the most powerful treatment. A lot of patients will try not to move the affected joint so as to reduce the pain that they feel upon movement. This can be the best way to treat the condition, however if the patient resumes the activity that brought on the pain in the first place they can swiftly undo the good work done by resting.

Applying a splint to the affected area can limit movement and help in recovery and pain management.

Applying heat or cold to the affected area can help reduce inflammation which is often one of the causes of the pain in the first place.

Specific stretching and strengthening exercises are sometimes prescribed by physiotherapists to help loosen the affected joint and reduce the associated inflammation.

Massage can effectively reduce the pain and inflammation by releasing fluids and helping to loosen the joint and nearby areas.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current that can reduce the pain signals being sent to the brain. The current can also help to stimulate the production of endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers.

Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen can help to reduce inflammation and the resultant pain.

Corticosteroids or steroid injections can get right into the spot where the issue is experienced and so these can help swiftly reduce inflammation and the associated pain.

Surgery is usually only considered if all other options have been exhausted without suitable pain reduction or an increase in the mobility of the affected area.

If the condition is brought on by other underlying health issues such as arthritis or gout, your doctor is likely to try and treat those at the same time as reducing the pain and inflammation of Tenosynovitis.

If the condition has been brought on by an infection, it is likely that you will be given antibiotics to clear that up, alongside other treatments to reduce the inflammation and pain.

Whatever the cause of the tendon issues, once it has healed it is likely that you will need to perform exercises and physiotherapy to rebuild strength within the muscle – strengthening the muscles can protect the tendon from future damage.

In most cases with the correct treatment Tenosynovitis can be cured, or significantly reduced. Problems most commonly arise if the activities that caused the condition in the first place are not stopped. In these cases the damage to the tendons can become permanent and over time the joint may become increasingly stiff with motion severely reduced, potentially leading to a level of disability.

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