Tendonitis (Tenosynovitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of tenosynovitis (tendonitis).

Family history

Social history

  • What is your occupation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
    • Pressure pain
    • Functional limitations
  • Since when do these changes exist? (eg after overload / an accident).
  • Do the changes affect one or more joints?
  • Have you put a lot of stress on the affected joint?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

  • Do you participate in sports? If yes, which sport discipline(s) and how often weekly?

Self history including medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions (diseases of bones / joints; injuries).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Medication history