Tendons
Tendons are flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones, so your muscles can move your bones.
What tendinitis is
Tendinitis is severe swelling of a tendon. It usually follows repeated injury to one area, such as the wrist or ankle, and causes pain and soreness around a joint.
Named for sports
Several common forms are named after the sports that raise the risk:
- tennis elbow
- golfer's elbow
- pitcher's shoulder
- swimmer's shoulder
- jumper's knee
Diagnosis
Doctors use your medical history, a physical exam and imaging tests.
Treatment
First, reduce the pain and swelling:
- rest
- wrapping or raising the area
- medicines
- ice, for recent, severe injuries
Other treatments:
- ultrasound
- physical therapy
- steroid injections
- surgery
Sources
Based on the MedlinePlus health topic "Tendinitis," National Library of Medicine; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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