How to treat tenosynovitis in children

Tenosynovitis does not only occur in adults, but also in many elderly people and children. Moreover, it is difficult to detect the disease in children because they cannot express the symptoms of the disease well and are easily ignored by their parents. When children develop tenosynovitis, it is necessary to first judge the early symptoms. If the early symptoms are discovered in time, recovery can be faster.

1. In the early stages or when symptoms are mild, local braking can be used to reduce finger activity and allow the area to rest; massage, hot compress or physical therapy can also be performed.

2. For patients with obvious symptoms and severe pain, intrathecal injection of corticosteroids (commonly known as injection) such as hydrocortisone acetate, triamcinolone acetate or prednisolone acetate can be performed for local injection, which has a better effect;

3. For patients with a long course of illness and repeated attacks, who are not responsive to the above treatments, surgical release can be performed: the narrow part of the tendon sheath is incised under a magnifying glass, and part of it is removed at the same time so that the tendon sheath no longer squeezes the tendon. The effect is definite.

4. Tenosynovitis in infants and young children is often congenital, and usually occurs in the thumb. It can usually heal itself within 6 months through manual therapy. However, if locking has occurred and seriously affects the movement of the thumb and finger, it will be detrimental to the development of the thumb and surgical release should be performed as soon as possible.

The above is an introduction to the treatment of tenosynovitis. Experts say that there is a process when tenosynovitis occurs, and it takes some time from mild to severe. Therefore, I hope everyone can learn more about tenosynovitis in daily life so that they can apply the knowledge when needed. I hope everyone can combine work and rest in life.