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Tendinitis

Definition

pain and inflammation

Tendinitis Definition

Common names:

Inflamed Tendon
Painful Tendon
Swollen Tendon
Tendinitis
Tendon Inflammation
Tendon Pain
Tendonitis

A person with tendinitis has inflammation and irritation of a tendon. The tendons are strong fibrous bands that connect the muscles to bone.

In most cases, tendinitis is triggered by overuse or injury.

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Related Topics:

Achilles tendinitis
Knee tendinitis
Lateral epicondylitis
Medial epicondylitis
Patellar tendinitis
Popliteus tendinitis
Quadriceps tendinitis
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Shoulder tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist tendinitis
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Arm pain
Leg pain

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Tendinitis References:

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