Tenosynovitis
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with tenosynovitis
Treatments taken by people for tenosynovitis
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Compare treatments taken by people with tenosynovitis
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Who has tenosynovitis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 11 say tenosynovitis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 6 | |
| 40-49 years | 12 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 44 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 37 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |