How to treat finger tenosynovitis
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, commonly occurs in the thumb. Treatment can be divided into the following types:
1. Conservative treatment: In the early stages of the disease, simply resting the affected finger or immobilizing it with a local splint for two weeks may completely relieve symptoms.
2. Local injection therapy: If conservative treatment is ineffective, local corticosteroid injections can be administered, which alleviate symptoms in most cases.
A friend of mine recently saw a video online claiming that pressing an acupoint on the hand could help with weight loss. A few days later, he found his finger became painful whenever he moved it. So how should finger tenosynovitis be treated?
How to Treat Finger Tenosynovitis
Finger tenosynovitis usually occurs in the thumb and is also known as trigger finger. Treatment can be divided into the following types:
- Conservative treatment: In the early stages of the condition, simply resting the affected hand or using a local splint for fixation over two weeks may completely relieve symptoms.
- Local corticosteroid injection: If conservative treatment is ineffective, local steroid injections can be administered, which often alleviate symptoms in most cases.
- Minimally invasive needle-knife therapy: This is a minimally invasive procedure, but there is a risk of accidentally damaging the flexor tendons or digital nerves; therefore, it should be performed by experienced physicians.
- Surgical treatment: For severe or recurrent cases, surgery may be required. During the procedure, the thickened constricting ring must be removed. The extent of resection should be observed at the site of tendon thickening while the finger is extended and flexed, ensuring no obstruction remains within the sheath.
To prevent tenosynovitis, avoid injury to the tendon sheaths in daily life. Avoid excessive pulling and friction on the tendons, maintain warmth, and prevent cold exposure, which might otherwise lead to tendon sheath spasm and edema, triggering symptoms of tenosynovitis.
In everyday life, pay attention to your physical health, engage in appropriate exercise, and develop good living habits. We hope this answer has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
