Tendon sheath inflammation typically only lasts for a few days. Some people may experience chronic tenosynovitis lasting weeks or months. However, those who develop tenosynovitis due to a particular activity are susceptible to additional or even permanent damage if they do not stop or significantly reduce the activity.

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