What is tenosynovitis

Tenosynovitis is a sterile inflammation caused by chronic strain or excessive manual labor. It is more common in the hands, wrists or elbows. In the early stage, it is mainly painful, with local tenderness points, which often cause limited movement. You can apply hot compresses, do physical therapy or irradiate with a baking lamp, use blood-activating and analgesic ointments, and pay more attention to rest. It can be relieved slowly. If the tendon and the tendon sheath are adhered or compressed, there may be snapping and limited limb movement. The pain is severe and affects normal life. You need to visit a regular hospital orthopedic department and have a professional doctor perform closed injection or minimally invasive surgery. The effect is still good.

Treatment of tenosynovitis

Tenosynovitis is mainly caused by frequent activities of the tendon in the tendon sheath, such as playing with mobile phones, which leads to inflammation of the tendon and tendon sheath, causing local swelling, pain, limited movement and other symptoms. For the treatment of tenosynovitis, the first thing to do is to stop a certain frequent activity. At the same time, pay attention to rest, and use some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to relieve the pain. The affected area can also be treated with hot compresses or local closure, which can effectively improve the symptoms of tenosynovitis and even restore it. When conservative treatment is ineffective or there is limb movement dysfunction, acupuncture or surgery can also be performed.

What should I pay attention to after tenosynovitis surgery?

After surgery for tenosynovitis, you should pay attention to the following aspects: First, pay attention to protecting the wound, avoid getting the wound wet, and keep it dry and clean. Second, disinfect and change the dressing of the wound on time to prevent infection of the wound. You can also take antibiotics to prevent infection. Third, it takes about 10 to 14 days for the wound to recover. If the wound recovers well during this period, the sutures can be removed. Fourth, some functional exercises need to be done after the operation. You can do some stretching and flexion activities. Through functional exercises, you can prevent the occurrence of complications such as tendon adhesion. Functional exercises should run through the entire process of postoperative recovery, which is very important for the recovery of limb function.