When it comes to tendonitis, everyone is stunned, but it actually has many other names, such as snapping finger, trigger finger, stenosing tenosynovitis, etc. The tendon is the “tendon” that is visible on the back of the hand when we straighten our fingers, and the tendon sheath is the envelope outside the tendon, like the red skin on the outside of a peanut, which plays a role in nourishing and protecting the tendon, as well as fixing the tendon to the bone to prevent it from popping up or slipping to the sides. Tendonitis is an inflammation that forms at the junction of the tendon and the inner lining of the tendon sheath and is a non-bacterial inflammation. When the hand is fixed in a certain position for repetitive and excessive activities, friction between the tendon and tendon sheath often occurs, resulting in edema and fibrous degeneration, causing narrowing of the internal cavity. This is called tenosynovitis and is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, which is a painful and impaired movement due to the narrowing of the pathway through which the tendon moves within the tendon sheath. If left untreated, it can be painful and affect the life of the patient, and it can limit the ability to wear clothes and pour water. What is the manifestation of tendovaginitis? Tendovaginitis occurs between 30-50 years old, more women than men, the ratio is 10:1. common affected areas are wrists, fingers and other locations, mainly manifested as local pain, pressure pain, joint inflexibility, stiffness, as if the local is hooped, or even the finger suddenly stuck feeling, can not move, need other fingers to help to release. This can affect activities such as pouring water, fastening buttons, and typing. Morning stiffness is usually most pronounced after waking up, and the symptoms do not ease significantly with more activity. These are all symptoms of excessive strain on the tendon and if you have them you need to seek medical attention. However, tendonitis is not a difficult condition, so there is no need to be afraid of it. Who is prone to tendonitis? Tendonitis is common in occupations that require repetitive activities over a long period of time, resulting in strain on the tendons, such as typists, cargo handling, or industries that require long hours of computer operation. Middle-aged and older women. These people often engage in tedious daily household activities that require repetitive strain on the fingers and wrists, making them susceptible to tendinitis. New mothers often develop tendinitis due to abnormal fluctuations in hormone secretion in the body, which may cause congestion and edema in the tendons and tendon sheaths. Recently, we have also found that people who cross-stitch and play mahjong for a long time are also susceptible to the disease, and those who work with their hands repeatedly are likely to develop it. How is tendonitis treated? Braking + physical therapy: First of all, we must reduce local activities, which is the most basic treatment, and must be followed, do not think that more activities will be faster. Those with mild symptoms can be treated with oral or local medications such as Fenbid ointment, diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets, etc., together with heat therapy, massage and adequate rest for about 3 weeks. Local closure: The pain can also be treated with local closure, which can provide immediate pain relief and should not be used frequently. Surgery: Patients with recurrent attacks and severe compression need to undergo surgery, which is not very invasive and usually involves making a small 2 cm incision to cut through the narrowed part of the tendon sheath and partially removing it so that the tendon sheath no longer squeezes the tendon. How can tendonitis be prevented? Pay attention to the correct posture at work, avoid overstrain of the joints, and take regular breaks. 1, in the laundry, cooking, knitting sweaters, cleaning and other household chores, pay attention to the correct posture of the fingers, wrists, do not always posture method labor; carry items not too heavy; fingers, wrists do not exert too much force. 2, continuous work time should not be too long, after the work to rub the fingers and wrists, and then hot water soak hands. 3, wrist joints to do a 360-degree rotation; or the palm of the hand to clench hard and then relax, back and forth a few times or the fingers back pressure or palm back pressure a few times, can effectively relieve hand pain.