Tenosynovitis, Tendons, Condition

The tissue that attaches muscles to a bone is called a tendon. Tendons slide through a tunnel called the tendon sheath.

Tenosynovitis can affect any area of your body but it typically occurs in wrists, hands and feet. Some types of tenosynovitis include:

The method of treatment used will depend on what area of your body is affected and how long you have had tenosynovitis.

Anti-inflammatory medications may help decrease swelling and pain
Splitting or a brace may provide support and help rest the area
Steroid injections to reduce swelling

In severe cases your consultant may recommend surgery.

Related treatments and procedures

Achilles repair or reconstruction

The fibrous tissue that connects your heel to the muscles in your leg is called the achilles tendon. Through overuse or accident your achilles can tear or rupture and may require repair or reconstruction.

Elbow surgery

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat your elbow problems in a hospital near you.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)

Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical treatment, and works by delivering impulses of energy, targeted to specific damaged tissues within the abnormal tendon.

Foot and ankle surgery

Hand surgery

The need for hand surgery can arise from a variety of problems including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel release, de quervain’s and dupuytren’s.

Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)

The rotator cuff is formed of four tendons and the adjacent muscles that attach your arm to the top of your shoulder blade, which gives the shoulder stability and control. Tears to the rotator cuff tendon can occur for many reasons including acute injury, overuse or normal age-related changes.