What Happens If Tenosynovitis Is Left Untreated?

If you do not treat a tenosynovitis, your joints may become stiff, lose range of motion and result in chronic ongoing pain. For treatment of this condition, immobilization along with medications reduces the inflammation in that tendon and allows the tendons to heal. However, if the joint is immobilzed for too long or incorrectly, the tendon becomes less flexible, stiffer and even painful with movement. As a result, it is important to talk with your health care provider for treatment of tenosynovitis and have regular follow-up to avoid complications of stiffness and pain.