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Tendonitis (also tenonitis or tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon. For example, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) is an inflammation of the patellar tendon, which connects the tibia to the patella. Chronic overuse of tendons leads to microscopic tears within the collagen matrix, which gradually weakens the tissue. Swelling in a region of microdamage or partial tear can be detected visually or by palpation. Increased water content and disorganised collagen matrix in tendon lesions ma ...
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- Achilles Tendon (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Achilles Tendon Rupture (MayoClinic)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American College of Rheumatology
- Biceps Tendinitis (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Bursitis & Tendinitis (HealthWorld)
- Bursitis and Other Soft Tissue Diseases (Arthritis Foundation)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Tendinitis (National Institutes of Health)
- Common Hand Problems (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- DeQuervain's Tendinitis (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association for Hand Surgery)
- Elbow 101: (Cleveland Clinic)
- Find a Rheumatologist (American College of Rheumatology)
- Find an Orthopaedist (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- First Aid with Homeopathic Medicines (HealthWorld)
- Golfer's Elbow (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Injections (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Joint and Soft Tissue Injections (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- MR Imaging (MRI)-Musculoskeletal (American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications (Cleveland Clinic)
- NSAIDs: How to Avoid Side Effects (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Overuse Injuries Associated with Hobbies (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Painful Progressive Flatfoot (Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis) (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons)
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society)
- Protect the Hands Against Repetitive Strain Injuries (Cleveland Clinic)
- Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Questions and Answers about Knee Problems (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Questions and Answers about Shoulder Problems (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Rupture of the Biceps Tendon (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Shin Splints (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Shoulder Impingement (Bursitis, Tendinitis) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Slide Show: Preventing Swimmer's Shoulder (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Sprains and Strains (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Taking Care of Your Hand, Wrist, and Elbow (American Physical Therapy Association)
- Tendinitis (Medline Plus)
- Tendinitis (MayoClinic)
- Tendinitis (Arthritis Foundation)
- Tendinitis
- Tendinitis (Cleveland Clinic)
- Tendinitis (University of Maryland Medical Center)
- Tendinitis/Bursitis (American College of Rheumatology)
- Tendinitis/Bursitis (American College of Rheumatology)
- Tendonitis (Cleveland Clinic)
- Tendonitis (HealthWorld)
- Tendonitis (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Tennis Elbow (MayoClinic)
- Tennis Elbow [Interactive Tutorial] (Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
- Trigger Finger (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- What Are NSAIDs? (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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