Finger Tenosynovitis
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
pain and inflammation
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Finger Tenosynovitis Treatment
Treatment of finger
tenosynovitis
may include:
Cold compresses
Warm compresses
Elevation of the hand
Rest
Splint for finger
tenosynovitis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Oral
corticosteroids
:
Prednisone
Medrol
Corticosteroid
injections for finger
tenosynovitis
Antibiotics for finger
tenosynovitis
Surgery for finger
tenosynovitis
For more information:
Finger dislocation treatment
Finger contusion
treatment
Finger fracture treatment
Finger sprain treatment
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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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