Tendonitis

Tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint.

While tendonitis can occur in any of your tendons, it's most common around your shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels.

Some common names for various tendinitis problems are:

• Tennis elbow
• Golfer's elbow
• Pitcher's shoulder
• Swimmer's shoulder
• Jumper's knee

Most cases of tendonitis can be successfully treated with rest, physical therapy and medications to reduce pain. If tendonitis is severe and leads to the rupture of a tendon, you may need surgery.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call:

• SBL Bonutti Clinic at 217 342-3400, or
• SBL Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at 217 238-3435

Tendonitis

• Understanding Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• What Is Tendonitis of the Foot?
• Hip Fracture
• Soft-Tissue Injuries
• Treating Tendonitis of the Foot
• Topic Index - Orthopedic Disorders
• Shoulder Pain and Problems
• Understanding Achilles Tendonitis
• Understanding Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery