Can thumb tenosynovitis heal on its own?

Can thumb tenosynovitis heal on its own?

Thumb tenosynovitis generally occurs in the thumb, index finger and other parts of the body. Patients will experience unbearable pain symptoms, which will seriously affect their lives. Clinically, it can generally be slowly improved through traditional Chinese medicine treatment, surgical treatment, puncture treatment, etc. Patients must pay attention.

Treatment of thumb tenosynovitis:

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Thumb tenosynovitis cannot heal itself. Patients can choose TCM treatment according to their own conditions. From the perspective of TCM, it belongs to the category of tendon injury. Although TCM treatment takes a long time, the effect is still relatively good.

You can choose some Chinese medicine ointments that can penetrate into the skin, which have the effect of promoting blood circulation, eliminating blood stasis and meridians. It can also promote local blood circulation, play a role in reducing swelling and inflammation, and is very effective in alleviating diseases.

2. Surgical treatment

For patients with severe symptoms and long course of disease, surgical treatment can be performed under the guidance of a doctor according to the condition. Surgical treatment methods include small needle knife and open incision surgery. However, no matter what surgical treatment method is used, the purpose is to cut open the hyperplastic tendon sheath, which can reduce the pain caused by tendon friction.

3. Puncture treatment

Patients with thumb tenosynovitis can choose puncture treatment according to their condition. After local anesthesia, a thicker needle is used to remove the cyst fluid, and then the drug is injected, and then pressure bandage is applied. Generally speaking, the injection of hormone drugs will have certain side effects on the body, so patients should also consider it carefully.

4. Massage Therapy

Patients with thumb tenosynovitis can also use massage therapy. Massage techniques are used for tapping, pressing, pushing, kneading, rolling, plucking, wiping and other techniques of local and distal acupoints. Hot compresses can also be used for relief. Clinical massage therapy has a good effect on the treatment of thumb tenosynovitis.