Tendon sheath is a double casing-like closed synovial tube outside the tendon, is to protect the synovial sheath of the tendon. It is divided into two layers encircling the tendon, between the two layers of a cavity that is the synovial cavity, within the tendon sheath synovial fluid. The inner layer and tendon close together, the outer layer lined with tendon fiber sheath inside, *** with the bone surface combination, with fixed, protective and lubrication of the tendon, so that it is free from friction or compression effect. If the tendon is rubbed excessively for a long time, the tendon and tendon sheath can be damaged and inflamed, causing swelling, which is called tenosynovitis. If left untreated, it may develop into a permanent mobility problem.
The Department of Orthopedics of Wuxi Hongqiao Hospital is a secondary specialty in the city, led by Jin Lei, Lin Xin and Zhu Guoxing, who are the orthopedic team
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