Information About Tendonitis
What is Tendonitis?
Tendonitis is a common injury that can sideline professional athletes and weekend warriors. Learn about tendonitis and treatment of this common condition.
What Causes Tendonitis?
Tendonitis is one of the most common orthopedic problems. But what causes tendonitis? This problem can usually be attributed to a combination of the blood supply to the tendon and injury to the tendon.
Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis is a common problem that can cause pain and swelling around the wrist. Wrist tendonitis is due to inflammation of the tendon sheath. Treatment of wrist tendonitis usually does not require surgery.
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Information about shoulder bursitis. Many patients who have pain are told by their doctor they have shoulder bursitis or rotator cuff tendonitis; learn more about shoulder bursitis and available treatments.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis causes pain and swelling in the back of the heel. Understanding this common problem can help with treatment and help to avoid serious complications such as Achilles tendon rupture.
Patellar Tendonitis - Jumper's Knee
Patellar tendonitis, or inflammation of the patellar tendon, is a condition often called Jumper's Knee. Treatment of patellar tendonitis usually consists of rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common foot and ankle problem that can cause pain in the foot. Posterior tibial tendonitis can become a serious problem, and rupture of the posterior tibial tendon may lead to foot deformities.
What is the difference between tendonitis and bursitis?
Tendonitis and bursitis are two medical diagnoses. They are often related, and often used interchangeably, but they are different problems. Both tendonitis and bursitis involve inflammation, but they involve different structures.
