MyMediktor - Tendinitis

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Very common-

It is an inflammation of the membrane that protects and facilitates the movement of tendons, which join muscles and bones.

The most common causes are: overload due to exercise, bad position, repetitive movements and loss of elasticity due to age.

It manifests with intense pain in the area and inability to move the joint.

Treatment includes eliminating the cause, rest, anti-inflammatory drugs and conventional analgesics. The sooner it is treated, the greater the possibility of recovery and of preventing it from becoming chronic.

Bibliographic references

Karim Khan, Alex Scott. Overview of overuse (chronic) tendinopathy. UpToDate. May 11, 2015.
Millar NL, Hueber AJ, Reilly JH, et al. Inflammation is present in early human tendinopathy. Am J Sports Med 2010; 38:2085.
Maffulli N, Wong J, Almekinders LC. Types and epidemiology of tendinopathy. Clin Sports Med 2003; 22:675.
Langford C A. Trastornos periarticulares de las extremidades. Harrison, Principios de Medicina Interna. 19ª Edición. Tomo 2, 2221 y 2248
Gijón J. Balsa A. Reumatismos extraarticulres. Farreras Rozman. Medicina Interna. Volumen I. Duodécima edición. 1070:1071.

Author

Dr. Sara Vitoria

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Symptoms

Pain where the tendon joins the bone

Joints feel like two rubbers rubbing against each other during movement

Pain in a single joint

Swollen limb

Swollen, hot, red joint

Symptoms to watch out for

Pain that does not subside with analgesics.

Fever (temperature higher than 100.4 ºF)

Self-care

Take over-the-counter pain relievers or anti-inflammatories.

Relative rest, rest until symptoms subside.

Apply local cold to the injured area 3 times a day to reduce inflammation.

Avoid sudden movements.