How to treat arm pain caused by tendon sheath inflammation
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Treatment for arm pain caused by tendon sheath inflammation should be conducted under a doctor's guidance, using physical therapy and medication. If the above conservative treatments are ineffective, timely surgical intervention—specifically tendon sheath incision and decompression—should be performed under medical supervision to release adhesions in the affected tendons and tendon sheaths, thereby relieving arm pain due to tendon sheath inflammation. Additionally, regular follow-up visits to the hospital are necessary during treatment to assess whether symptoms have improved.
In general, arm pain caused by tenosynovitis should be treated under a doctor's guidance through physical therapy, medication, or surgical intervention. Specific treatments are as follows:
1. Physical Therapy
If the pain is relatively mild, prompt medical consultation is recommended. Under medical guidance, using splints to immobilize the joint can allow the tendon to rest sufficiently, thereby relieving arm pain.
2. Medication
For patients with more severe pain, it is recommended to follow medical advice and use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or naproxen capsules, to alleviate pain symptoms.
3. Surgical Treatment
If the above conservative treatments prove ineffective, surgery should be performed promptly under a doctor’s guidance. A tendon sheath incision and decompression procedure can release adhesions between the tendon and tendon sheath, thus relieving arm pain caused by tenosynovitis.
In addition, during treatment, regular follow-up visits to the hospital are necessary to monitor whether symptoms have improved.
