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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is tenosynovitis?

Tendons are structures of cartilage that connect muscle to bone. Tenosynovitis occurs when the layer/tunnel around the tendon becomes inflamed. Causes include overuse or repetitive strain on the tendon.

Symptoms of tenosynovitis

  • Joint pain

  • Finger pain

  • Pain in the knuckles or finger joints

  • I use my hands a lot at work - holding babies, writing, typing

  • Difficulty moving the joint(s)

Questions your doctor may ask to check for tenosynovitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose tenosynovitis

  • Do you have any joint pain?

  • Do you have finger pain?

  • Do you have pain in the knuckles or finger joints?

  • Do you use your hands a lot, such as writing, typing or holding a small child daily?

  • Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?

Treatment for tenosynovitis

Most cases can be managed with rest with a splint, or painkillers. Steroid injections to the area can help to relieve inflammation. Severe cases may require surgery.

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References

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Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Tomohiro Hamahata

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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