
Tendons connect bones and muscles and serve to transmit force: When a muscle contracts (contraction), the pull on the tendon moves the bone connected to it – a movement occurs. In various parts of the body, our tendons are surrounded by protective sheaths of connective tissue called tendon sheaths. Overuse or improper use of the attaching muscles can lead to inflammatory irritation of these tendon sheaths: The affected person suffers from an acute Tendovaginitis, medical term tendovaginitis.
Most often, this disease occurs in people who work with computer screens in the wrist area. In running athletes, tendovaginitis also occurs in the foot or lower leg. Patients suffering from tendovaginitis can only move their hand with pain. They are severely restricted professionally and in their everyday activities.