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- Tendonitis is most commonly caused by overuse (repetitive stress), but less often, it can also occur in areas where calcium deposits have developed. As people age, repetitive motion, such as from sports or work activities, can injure the tendon where it attaches to the bone, promoting an inflammatory response by the body.
- The chief symptom is pain at the site of the injured tendon, especially during use. The pain may be chronic or it may come on suddenly and feel sharp. Other symptoms include swelling, warmth, tenderness, and redness. The last of these is called “erythema,” which is the dilation of the blood’s capillaries that occur as part of the inflammatory process
- Tendonitis can occur at almost any site of the body where a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. Common areas for the condition include the shoulder (especially in the rotator cuff), elbow, wrist, knee and ankle.
- The first line of treatment for tendonitis involves the “RICE” protocol, which stands for “Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.” The quicker your tendonitis is treated, the quicker you will recover to full strength and flexibility. Tendonitis usually responds to nonsurgical care. Surgery may be needed only in select cases.
- Methods of treating recurring tendonitis differ for the various locations in the body, and canincludeimmobilization with a splint, sling or crutchesphysical therapythe application of heat, including skin balms, hot packs and soakinganti-inflammatory medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs)corticosteroid injectionsorthopedic surgery (for the most severe cases.)
- It is very important that you do not neglect persistent tendonitis, since recurring tendonitis can lead to degeneration of the tendon, known as tendinosis. In addition, you should consult a specialist in orthopedics or sports medicine to properly diagnose and treat your pain. Surgical intervention by an experienced orthopedist may be necessary to avoid ongoing unresponsive symptoms, particularly if your weakened tendon is at risk of tearing or rupture.
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