How to treat bicipital tenosynovitis of the long head of the biceps tendon
Apr 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Bicipital tendinitis of the long head of the biceps is usually treatable with self-care, physical therapy, medications, and other approaches. In mild cases, patients should focus on adequate rest, limiting local movement, and using ice packs to help relieve pain. When these conservative methods are ineffective, surgical intervention may be required.
Bicipital tendinitis of the long head may be caused by factors such as trauma, impact, or chronic overuse. It can usually be treated through daily care, physical therapy, medication, and other methods. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Daily Care
When patients develop this condition with mild symptoms, they should focus on adequate rest in daily life, limit local movement, and use measures such as ice packs to relieve pain.
2. Physical Therapy
When patients experience significant pain, they may seek medical treatment at a hospital where shoulder abduction immobilization or ultrasound therapy can be applied to alleviate pain caused by bicipital tendinitis. During this period, lifting heavy objects should be avoided to prevent secondary injury to the biceps muscle.
3. Medication
If pain worsens and restricts daily activities, medications such as diethylamine diclofenac gel or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules may be used under a doctor's guidance.
If the above treatments are ineffective, surgical intervention may be required. Therefore, timely treatment is essential when bicipital tendinitis of the long head occurs, to prevent progression to a more severe condition.
