What medicine is used for tenosynovitis of the wrist?
Tenosynovitis of the wrist is a common inflammation caused by sports injury or overuse, which mainly manifests as pain, swelling and limited movement of the wrist. In recent years, with the increase in office workers and mobile phone users, the incidence of tenosynovitis has increased significantly. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the drug treatment plan for tenosynovitis of the wrist.
1. Common symptoms of tenosynovitis

The main symptoms of tenosynovitis include:
| Symptoms | Description |
|---|---|
| pain | Pain that gets worse when you move your wrist, especially on the thumb side |
| swelling | There may be local redness and swelling on the wrist |
| Restricted activities | Reduced wrist range of motion and decreased grip strength |
| snap | In severe cases, a "clicking" sound may occur |
2. Commonly used drug treatment options
According to the hot medical discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following are commonly used drugs for tenosynovitis of the wrist:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Usage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAIDs | Ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium | Oral, 2-3 times daily | Use with caution in those with gastrointestinal discomfort |
| topical analgesics | Voltaren ointment, capsaicin patch | Apply or apply locally | avoid contact with wounds |
| Glucocorticoids | Triamcinolone acetonide, dexamethasone | local injection | Requires professional doctor operation |
| Chinese patent medicine | Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol, Huoxue Zhitong Capsules | Topical or oral | People with allergies should use with caution |
3. Recent hot treatment discussions
1.PRP therapy: Platelet-rich plasma therapy, which has recently sparked heated discussions on social media, is believed to promote tendon repair, but it is more expensive and the effects vary from person to person.
2.shockwave therapy: As a non-invasive treatment method, it has attracted attention in the field of professional sports medicine and is suitable for patients with chronic tenosynovitis.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture: There are a lot of discussions on Weibo and other platforms, and some patients have reported that acupuncture treatment is more effective.
4. Precautions for drug treatment
1. Medications should be used according to the doctor’s advice. In particular, hormonal drugs should not be used for a long time.
2. Pregnant women, lactating women and children need to be particularly careful when using this medication.
3. Medication treatment needs to be combined with rest and physical therapy to avoid overuse of the wrist.
4. If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks without improvement, seek medical treatment in time.
5. Preventive measures
| prevention methods | Specific measures |
|---|---|
| correct posture | Keep your wrists in a neutral position and avoid bending them for long periods of time |
| Moderate rest | Move your wrist for 5 minutes every hour of work |
| strength training | Proper wrist strength exercises |
| Use accessibility tools | Such as wrist rests, protective gear, etc. |
6. Summary
There are various medical treatment options for tenosynovitis of the wrist, and the choice should be based on the severity of the condition and personal circumstances. PRP therapy and shock wave therapy, which have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently, provide new options for refractory cases, but traditional drug treatment is still the first choice for most patients. Regardless of the type of treatment, rest and preventing recurrence are crucial.
Special reminder: The content of this article is for reference only. Please consult a professional doctor for specific medication. Recently, there have been a large number of "special medicine" promotions on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms. Patients are asked to be vigilant and avoid using drugs from unknown sources.
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