How to treat tendon sheath inflammation in the thumb
Disease description:
My aunt's thumb hurts when bent and is severely swollen. She went to the hospital and was diagnosed with tenosynovitis—how is thumb flexor tenosynovitis treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
The treatment for thumb tenosynovitis depends on the severity of the patient's condition. If symptoms are mild, conservative therapies such as acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine may be used, along with medications that promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Immobilization with a splint is also recommended. If symptoms fail to improve or worsen, surgical treatment via incision and release of the tendon sheath can be performed to achieve therapeutic results.
