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musculoskeletal system
tendinitis
diagnoses

definition and etiology

definition: Inflammation of the tendon and the lining of the tendon sheath.

etiology: The sheath is typically the focus of the involvement, but the body's inflammatory response usually involves the tendon, too. The etiology is unknown, although repetitive or forceful trauma, exercise or strain, systemic diseases (RA, gout, Reiter's syndrome) and hypercholesterolemia are implicated.

signs and symptoms

signs and symptoms:
Most frequently affected tendons: Shoulder capsule tendons, flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum, hip capsule tendons, hamstrings, and Achilles.
• Localized tenderness: may be severe.
• Swelling over the area.
• Pain on moving the tendon.

lab findings:
• X-ray: calcium deposits may be visible.

course and prognosis

Appropriate treatment promptly applied will satisfactorily ameliorate this condition. Chronicity may ensue if left unattended.

differential diagnosis

• Bursitis: especially in the shoulder.
• Epicondylitis.
• Other musculoskeletal pathology.


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