Overview of Extensor tendonitis treatment in Dallas, Plano & Texas

Extensor tendonitare found in the hands and feet. They are bands of tissue that connect the bones in your fingers to the muscles in the back of your hand. The extensor tendons help you to straighten your fingers, thumbs, and wrists. Extensor tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain of the tendons along the top of the foot, which are responsible for flexing the foot and toes up. There are have some home remedies for extensor tendonidare.

They are;

· Decrease activity as much as possible.

· Apply ice or cold compresses for 20 minutes at a time. While cold compresses and ice are helpful for swelling, recent medical studies have shown that applying heat to sore areas is equally therapeutic for soreness.

· Compression can mean applying an ACE wrap or other store-bought ankle support if necessary.

· Anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen can also be taken to help decrease pain and swelling.

Types of Extensor tendonitis 

Achilles tendinitis

The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone and runs down the back of the lower leg. When this tendon is put under excess strain, it can become inflamed. This is Achilles tendinitis.

The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone, or calcaneus. You use this tendon to jump, walk, run, and stand on the balls of your feet.

Posterior Tibial Tendon

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot.

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the most common cause of adult acquired flatfoot. The optimal manage may change based on the progression of deformity and stage of disease. Early identification and prompt initiation of treatment can halt progression of the disease.

Peroneal Tendinopathy

Peroneal tendinopathy is an injury to the tendon along the outside of the ankle bone. Peroneal tendonitis is the often-used term for peroneal tendinopathy. Peroneal tendinopathy is a condition which is characterised by structural changes of the peroneal tendon in response to load. 

The peroneal tendons wrap around the lateral malleolus (the bony lump on the outer ankle) and attach at different areas on your foot. Every time the peroneal muscles contract, tension is placed on the tendons.

Flexor tendinitis

Flexor tendinitis is swelling of the tendon that bends the fingers. Flexor tendinitis is also called Trigger Finger. The flexor tendons are smooth, thick ropes that allow the finger to bend and straighten. There are no muscles in the fingers.

Tendon swelling and inflammation result from repetitive strain and strenuous activities involving the fingers and thumb. Inflammation narrows the space around the affected tendon, the tendon thickens and may form nodules at the base of the affected fingers.