Tenosynovitis
Alternative Names
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
Symptoms
- Difficulty moving a joint
- Pain and tenderness around a joint, especially the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle
- Pain on movement of a joint
- Joint swelling in the affected area
Fever, swelling, and redness may indicate an infection, especially if a puncture or laceration caused these symptoms.
Exams and Tests
A physical examination shows swelling over the involved tendon. The health care provider may touch or stretch the tendon or have you move the muscle to which it is attached to see whether you experience pain.
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