Tenosynovitis causes severe pain in the hand and forearm, specifically in the thumb and wrist area due to inflammation of the tendons. It is caused by repetitive motions and can be diagnosed easily by a doctor. Treatment options include stopping the aggravating movement, wearing a splint, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physical therapy, or surgery.
Tenosynovitis is a common problem that causes severe pain in the hand and forearm. Specifically, the pain may be located on the inner side of the wrist and in the forearm region near a person’s thumb. The main cause is inflammation of the two thumb tendons, which causes pain in the thumb and wrist area. It’s a very common problem and usually quite easy to diagnose.
People who develop tenosynovitis usually use their hands and thumbs in the same motion several times a day. Some of the movements that lead to its development are continuous pinching, repetitive grasping of objects, squeezing objects or performing a regular squeezing motion with the hands and wrists. Even people who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can develop this condition.
Symptoms of tenosynovitis include constant pain in the thumb and wrist area. Over time, if left untreated, the pain can spread further down the wrist and possibly down to the thumb. Ultimately, untreated tenosynovitis can make it difficult and nearly impossible for the person to pinch, grasp, squeeze, or squeeze anything without experiencing severe pain. Also, the pain will get worse over time if nothing is done to ease it.
A doctor should be able to diagnose tenosynovitis easily by evaluating a person’s hand, fingers, and wrist. The physical tests he performs to diagnose it generally involve simply holding his thumb, manipulating it in different directions, and listening to patient feedback. Many times, symptoms improve without treatment if the aggravating movement is stopped. In some cases, wearing a splint can also help heal. In severe cases, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physical therapy, or surgery may also be part of the treatment and recovery process.
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