How to Treat Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Disease description:
My father has tendonitis and tenosynovitis. How are tendonitis and tenosynovitis treated?
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.