How long it takes for tendovaginitis to get completely well can not be generalized, it should be based on the condition and individual treatment, in general after standardized treatment for 2 to 4 weeks time can gradually recover, but if the symptoms are serious or improper treatment, the recovery time may be prolonged. Tendovaginitis is an acute or chronic inflammatory reaction of the tendon sheath, which occurs in the wrist, fingers, shoulder or ankle, etc. Most of the cases are caused by chronic strain, trauma, infection and other factors, and the clinical manifestations are localized pain, pressure and pain, and limitation of activities. Acute phase pain will be more obvious, need to follow the doctor’s instructions to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc., as well as closed treatment, with hot compresses and other physical therapy, pay attention to the affected area of the rest of the brakes, usually about 2 to 4 weeks will gradually recover. However, some patients with tendovaginitis are more serious, or take the improper treatment, some patients also need to treat the primary disease, such as infectious tendovaginitis need anti-infection treatment, plasma tendovaginitis need anti-rheumatism treatment, etc., and often need a longer period of time to recover, may be more than 3 months. Patients with tenosynovitis should go to the hospital in time and cooperate with the doctor to take targeted treatment.