The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Rest or immobilization of the affected tendons is essential for recovery. You may want to use a splint or a removable brace to help immobolize the tendons. Applying heat or cold to the affected area should help reduce the pain and inflammation.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibruprofen can relieve pain in addition to reducing inflammation. Local injections of corticosteroids may be useful as well. Some patients require surgery to remove the inflammation surrounding the tendon, but this is not common.
For tenosynovitis caused by infection, your health care provider will prescribe antibiotics. In some severe cases, surgery may be needed to release the pus around the tendon.
After recovery, use strengthening exercises involving the muscles surrounding the affected tendon to help prevent recurrence of the injury.
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