What is temporal tendonitis?

Answer 1

A tendon (or sinew) is a tough cord or band of dense white fibrous connective tissue that unites a muscle with some other part (often a bone) and transmits the force which the muscle exerts. Use the links below to check facts and learn more.

Answer 2

Tendinitis

Definition

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Description

Tendinitis, also spelled 'Tendonitis', usually occurs in individuals in middle or old age because it is often the result of overuse over a long period of time. Tendinitis does occur in younger patients as a result of acute overuse.

Tendons that commonly become inflamed include:

* tendons of the hand and wrist

* tendons of the upper arm that effect the shoulder

* Achilles tendon and the tendon that runs across the top of the foot

Causes and symptoms

Sudden stretching or repeated overuse injures the connection between the tendon and its bone or muscle. The injury is largely mechanical, but when it appears, the body tries to heal it by initiating inflammation. Inflammation increases the blood supply, bringing nutrients to the damaged tissues along with immunogenic agents to combat infection. The result is swelling, tenderness, pain, heat, and redness if the inflammation is close to the skin.

Diagnosis

Some tendon injuries are superficial and easy to identify. These include "tennis elbow" (extensor tendinitis) over the outside of the elbow, and Achilles' tendinitis just above the heel of the foot. There are several tendons in the shoulder that can be overused or stretched, and usually a shoulder will have more than one injury at a time. Tendinitis in the Biceps, the Infraspinatus and Teres Major, and/or the Supraspinatus tendon may accompany a tear of the shoulder ligaments or an impingement of one bone on another. Careful pressure testing and movement of the parts is all that is necessary to identify the tendinitis.

Treatment

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) will treat the acute condition. The best way to apply ice is in a bag with water. The water applies the cold directly to the skin. Chemical ice packs can get too cold and cause frostbite. Compression using an elastic wrap minimizes swelling and bleeding in an acute sprain. Splinting may help rest the limb. Pain and anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen) will help. Sometimes the inflammation lingers and requires additional treatment. Injections of cortisone-like medicine often relieve chronic tendinitis, but should be reserved for resistant cases since cortisone can occasionally cause problems of its own.

If tendinitis is persistent and unresponsive to nonsurgical treatment, a surgery to remove the afflicted portion of tendon can be performed. Surgery is also conducted to remove calcium buildup that comes with persistent tendinitis.

Alternative treatment

An osteopathic soft-tissue treatment on the tendon may relieve pain and increase mobility. A highly skilled massage therapist can help you heal Tendonitis. Increasing intake of antioxidant-rich foods and lowering intake of animal fats may help reduce the inflammation. Acupuncture has also been used to combat tendinitis. Hydrotherapies, such as whirlpool baths, help relax the surrounding muscles. This is enhances when alternating hot and cold.

Prognosis

Generally, tendinitis will heal if the provoking activity is stopped.

Prevention

If given enough time, tendons will strengthen to meet the demands placed on them. They grow slowly because of their poor blood supply, so adequate time is required for good conditioning.

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Answer 3

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, a tough rope-like tissue that connects muscle to bone. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Answer 5

tendonitus is when you injure or hurt a tendon(s) in a part on your body. (The most common tendon(s) you hurt/injure are in your hand/arm).

Answer 6

Tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendon. It occurs under repeated, moderate weight-lifting motions. The tendon may become teared or ruptured by sudden heavy weight-lifting action.

Answer 7

Tendons attach muscles to bones.