The correct way to apply hot compresses for tenosynovitis needs to start from the onset time, the time of applying hot compresses and the way of applying hot compresses.
1. Onset time: in the early stage of the onset of tenosynovitis, hot compresses are not allowed, otherwise it will easily lead to aggravation of symptoms. If the onset of time more than 72 hours, can be appropriate hot compress, promote blood circulation to relieve symptoms.
2. Hot compress time: when applying hot compresses to patients with tenosynovitis, pay attention to the control of the hot compress time, generally the hot compress time is about 15 minutes to 20 minutes, pay attention to the control of the temperature, to avoid the phenomenon of local skin burns.
3. The way of hot compresses: the use of hot compresses for the treatment of tenosynovitis, you can choose a local hot water bag or hot towels, you can also use infrared lamps to irradiate the diseased parts, pay attention to the process of hot compresses to check the skin, so as not to produce burns.
Simply applying hot compresses is not necessarily a cure for tenosynovitis, and it is necessary to standardize the treatment under the guidance of a professional physician according to the severity of the specific condition to prevent the worsening of painful symptoms and the impact on motor function, such as limited local joint movement.