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Tenosynovitis

What is it?

When sheath of tissue around tendons becomes inflamed due to sports injury or repetitive muscle strain, when using same muscles again and again.

  • Synovotis
    • The knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, hand, foot, and shoulder are synovial hinge joints, and as such the joint is lined with a synovial membrane.
    • If this membrane becomes inflamed it is called synovitis.
    • It is caused by overuse or trauma and results in repeated bleeds into the joint.
    • If not treated early or correctly the synovial membrane becomes thickened with more blood vessels and becomes swollen and painful.
    • It is also associated with:
  • See also Tendonitis

Diagnosis Tests

Please see your Medical Doctor If symptoms not improving after a week or one is in a lot of pain

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

And/or do not wait, phone an ambulance if have or develop:

  • Rupture on any part of  ‘tendonitis’ areas:
    • Sudden and/or severe pain
    • A popping or snapping sound during injury

General tips

  1. Rest – stop the exercise or activities that caused the injury until you feel better
  2. Ice – put an ice pack (you could use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a teatowel) on the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
  3. Compress – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it
  4. Elevate – if possible, keep the injured area raised on a pillow when sitting or lying down

To help prevent swelling during the first 2 to 3 days, try to avoid:

  • Heat, such as hot baths and heat packs
  • Alcohol
  • Massages

When you can move the injured area without pain stopping you, try to keep moving it so the tendon doesn’t become stiff.

Do

  • Warm up before exercising and stretch afterwards
  • Wear suitable shoes for exercise (if leg or foot affected)
  • Take regular breaks from repetitive exercises

Don’t

  • over-exercise tired muscles
  • start a new sport without some training or practice
  • stick to the same repetitive exercises

NHS.UK

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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