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Tendinitis

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Very common-

Inflammation of the membrane that protects and facilitates the movement of tendons, which connect the muscles to the bones.

The most common causes are: overload from exercise, poor posture, repetitive movements and loss of elasticity due to age.

Its manifestations are severe pain in the area and inability to move the joint.

Treatment is based off of eliminating the cause of its onset, rest, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication. The sooner it is treated, the greater the chance of recovery and avoiding its chronicity.

Bibliographic references
  1. Karim Khan, Alex Scott. Overview of overuse (chronic) tendinopathy. UpToDate. May 11, 2015.
  2. Millar NL, Hueber AJ, Reilly JH, et al. Inflammation is present in early human tendinopathy. Am J Sports Med 2010; 38:2085.
  3. Maffulli N, Wong J, Almekinders LC. Types and epidemiology of tendinopathy. Clin Sports Med 2003; 22:675.
  4. Langford C A. Trastornos periarticulares de las extremidades. Harrison, Principios de Medicina Interna. 19ª Edición. Tomo 2, 2221 y 2248
  5. 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

    Rubbing sensation between two rubbers when moving joints

    Pain in a single joint

    Swollen limb

    Swollen, hot, red joint

Symptoms to watch out for

Pain that doesn't subside with analgesics
Fever (temperature higher than 38 ºC)

Self-care

Consume over-the-counter pain relievers or anti-inflammatories.
Relative rest, rest until symptoms subside.
Apply local cold in the area of the lesion 3 times a day to reduce inflammation.
Avoid doing abrupt movements.
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