Does tenosynovitis cause swelling?

Written by Li Jin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Patients with tenosynovitis may experience swelling. Tenosynovitis primarily results from engaging in certain activities over an extended period, causing frequent movements of the tendon within the tendon sheath, which leads to inflammatory damage, resulting in swelling, pain, and restricted movement of the tendon and tendon sheath. Treatment for tenosynovitis is mainly divided into non-surgical and surgical treatment. Non-surgical treatment involves resting, using anti-inflammatory pain relief medications to alleviate symptoms, and can also include methods like heat application, physical therapy, and local blockades, which can play a positive role in improving symptoms and reducing inflammation. Of course, if conservative treatment is ineffective, or functional impairment occurs, surgical treatment may also be considered.

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How to relieve tenosynovitis

Tendinitis is a chronic occupational disease that can cause inflammatory damage to the tendon and tendon sheath, leading to symptoms such as swelling and limited mobility. For the treatment of tendinitis, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken, or topical ointments can be applied to the affected area to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms of tendinitis. It is also important to rest, and treatments such as heat application, physiotherapy, or local injections can be used. These methods can effectively improve symptoms and even achieve a cure. If conservative treatment is ineffective or if there is a functional impairment, minimally invasive procedures or surgery may also be considered.

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Causes of tenosynovitis

The causes of tenosynovitis, simply put, the tendon sheath is a double-layered dense synovial tube that encases the tendons. It acts as a protective fluid sheath for the tendons, consisting of two layers enveloping the tendon. Between these two layers is a cavity filled with synovial fluid. The inner layer is closely attached to the tendon, while the outer layer lines the inside of the tendon fibrous sheath, jointly attaching to the bone. It primarily functions to stabilize, protect, and lubricate the tendons, preventing them from friction-induced damage and compression. Long periods of excessive friction can lead to damage in both the tendon and its sheath, leading to swelling and pain, which are the symptoms of tenosynovitis. For example, certain occupations such as bricklayers, carpenters, those who work extensively with computers, and chefs who frequently stir with spoons, as well as seamstresses in textile factories, are prone to developing tenosynovitis. There might be a link between this condition and occupational diseases. In such cases, applying heat can be helpful, and if the pain is particularly severe, enclosed treatments might be conducted. Additionally, taking drugs that promote blood circulation and relieve pain might be advisable. In severe cases, surgical treatment may be necessary. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How should tendinitis be treated?

Tendinitis is primarily caused by long-term engagement in certain activities, such as prolonged use of mobile phones and mice, which can lead to frequent tendon movement within the tendon sheath, causing traumatic inflammation, and resulting in symptoms such as tendon and tendon sheath swelling, pain, and limited mobility. Treatment for tendinitis is mainly divided into non-surgical and surgical treatments. Non-surgical treatment mainly involves rest, the use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, and treatment methods such as hot compresses, physical therapy, and local injections. These can effectively help improve symptoms of pain and swelling and reduce inflammation. When conservative treatment is ineffective or when there is a dysfunction in mobility, surgical treatment may also be considered.

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Tendon sheath inflammation is what?

Tenosynovitis refers to a non-infectious inflammation of the tendon and its surrounding sheath, caused by repetitive stretching of the tendon. This inflammation can lead to local swelling, exudation, and even adhesions. In severe cases, the sheath may press on the tendon, resulting in symptoms of trigger finger. If tendinitis occurs, the early symptoms are mild and can be treated conservatively, such as with rest, immobilization, topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, and even localized injection treatments. If symptoms are severe and the compression is significant, surgery may be required to remove the constricting sheath to relieve symptoms. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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How to completely cure tenosynovitis?

The only definitive treatment for tenosynovitis is surgery, because the clinical treatment of tenosynovitis is divided into three steps. The first step is general treatment, which mainly involves immobilization, medication, and topical application of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs; the second step is injection therapy; if these two methods do not work, then surgery is the only option. Therefore, surgery is the only way to completely cure tenosynovitis.