What is Tendonitis ?

Read about Tendonitis Spondylitis Disease presented in simple easy to understand language

A Tendon is a thick fibrous tissue which connects the muscles to the bone. When the tendon is inflamed it causes tendonitis. Some of the common areas affected by tendonitis are the wrist, knees, elbows and shoulders. Injury or overuse of the muscles in the area is the most common cause of tendonitis. 

The Names given to various Types of Tendonitis Include
Achilles Tendonitis: Tendonitis which affects the heel, causing pain and swelling.

Adductor Tendonitis: Tendonitis in the adductor group of muscles in the thigh causing pain in the groin area.

Patellar Tendonitis: This type of tendonitis affects the tendon in kneecap causing inflammation and pain below the kneecap.

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: Tendonitis which causes pain in the shoulder area.

Tennis Elbow: Tendonitis which causes pain while gripping an object like a tennis racket.

Wrist Tendonitis: This type of tendonitis affects the area around the wrist causing pain and tenderness. 

Aging increases the incidence of tendonitis as the tendons become stiff and less elastic. Tendonitis can sometimes be present in individuals with arthritis or diabetes. Professional athletes are at high risk of developing tendonitis as they excessively use certain motions and muscles. Using improper technique while playing sport can overload the muscles and tissues making a person prone to tendonitis. 

Some Signs and Symptoms produced by Tendonitis are
Pain, swelling and stiffness around the area surrounding the inflamed tendon.
Tenderness around the affected tendon or the joint.
Difficulty in using the affected area and increased pain with activity or movement.

Diagnosis
The diagnosis is usually done after going through the symptoms reported by the patient, the patient’s medical history and conducting a thorough physical examination. The doctor might ask you to do some simple movements involving the affected area, like leg lifts in case of adductor tendonitis. Imaging tests such as X-rays are usually not needed to diagnose tendonitis. Read More...