Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis
Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon.
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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is characterized by pain and swelling in the Achilles tendon.
deQuervain’s Tendonitis
First dorsal compartment tendonitis, more commonly known as de Quervain’s tendonitis or tenosynovitis, is a condition brought on by irritation or inflammation of the wrist tendons at the base of the thumb.
Patellar Tendonitis
The most common knee tendonitis is irritation of the patellar tendon. Commonly called "jumper’s knee," patellar tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone).
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Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder tendonitis is a common overuse injury in sports such as swimming, baseball (during the throwing motion), and tennis (during the overhead motion).
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