How to Treat Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My father has tendonitis and tenosynovitis. How are tendonitis and tenosynovitis treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The treatment of tendonitis and tenosynovitis should involve a comprehensive approach including rest, medication, physical therapy, and surgery. 1. Rest and adjustment: The primary measure is to reduce activity of the affected area and avoid overuse. 2. Medication: Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen, loxoprofen sodium, etc.) orally as directed by a physician to relieve inflammation and pain. 3. Physical therapy: Apply heat packs, cold packs, massage, acupuncture, etc., to promote blood circulation and alleviate pain. 4. Local injection therapy: Perform local injections at painful sites, such as using lidocaine hydrochloride injection. 5. Surgical treatment: For severe or recurrent cases, surgical options such as tendon sheath incision may be considered.