How to treat finger tenosynovitis

The treatment of finger tenosynovitis mainly depends on the severity of the disease. Conservative treatment, drug intervention or surgery when necessary can be selected. In daily life, symptoms can also be relieved by adjusting lifestyle habits and physical therapy.

1Conservative treatment

Patients with mild tenosynovitis can relieve the condition by resting, avoiding symptom-inducing movements, and applying heat. Minimizing repetitive movements such as frequent grasping, long-term use of mobile phones or typing on computers can give the hand joints and tendons sufficient recovery time. You can choose to wear protective gear or a bracket to fix the affected area to avoid further tendon friction.

2. Drug treatment

Drug intervention can effectively relieve pain and inflammation. Common treatment drugs include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which are used to relieve local redness, swelling and pain. If the symptoms are severe, you can also ask your doctor to inject local glucocorticoids, such as triamcinolone or dexamethasone, to quickly relieve inflammation. However, it should be noted that glucocorticoid injections should not be frequent, so as not to affect the normal structure and function of the tendon.

3Physical therapy and rehabilitation training

Physical therapy is one of the important ways to treat tenosynovitis. For example, ultrasound therapy, shock wave therapy, and alternating cold and hot compresses can help reduce inflammation and promote healing of the tendon. Appropriate rehabilitation training, such as gripping a training ball or relaxing stretching, can also effectively relieve symptoms. However, training should be gradual to avoid aggravating the injury.

4Surgery

If conservative treatment and drug intervention are ineffective and the symptoms of tenosynovitis are not relieved for a long time, surgery may be needed to relieve the stenosis and compression of the tendon sheath. Specific methods include tenotomy or release, which are generally simple to operate and recover quickly, but regular follow-up is required after surgery to gradually restore hand function.

Although finger tenosynovitis is common, it should not be ignored. Seeking medical treatment is the most scientific choice. Usually, you should pay attention to the combination of work and rest and develop good living habits. Once symptoms of pain or limited movement occur, you should diagnose and treat it as soon as possible to avoid worsening inflammation and damaging your normal life.