Tendonitisis a clinical condition characterized by inflammation to a muscles tendon.
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How Common Is Tendonitis?
Tendons are specialized forms of connective tissue that can transmit forces from contracting muscles.
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Healthy tendons grow stronger whencollagenis initially broken down with exercise and then built up as the body recovers.
Treatment
Treatment for tendonitis initially involves rest from aggravating activities.
If chronic pain persists, a cortisone injection into your affected tendon may help decrease pain and inflammation.
A tenotomy involves cutting into a tendon to promote increased healing.
This causes the collagen within tendons to break down at a faster rate than it can heal and rebuild.
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