What is tenosynovitis?

Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (synovium) that surrounds a tendon (tough band that usually connects muscle to bone). It can result from infection, injury, overuse, or strain. Some symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty with movement.

How do members experience tenosynovitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tenosynovitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for tenosynovitis*

Who has tenosynovitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 17
50s 21
60s 15
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 48