tendinitt

Tendinitt is not a widely recognized medical term. It most likely refers to tendinitis or tendinopathy, conditions that affect tendons. Tendinitis implies inflammation of a tendon, whereas tendinopathy is a broader term that encompasses degenerative or non-inflammatory changes in tendon structure. In modern clinical practice, many tendon injuries are described as tendinopathy rather than pure tendinitis.

Common signs and symptoms include localized pain and tenderness at the affected tendon, especially with movement or after use, stiffness or reduced range of motion, and sometimes swelling or a crackling sensation on movement. Symptoms can be activity-related and may worsen with repetitive tasks such as throwing, lifting, or running. Typical sites include the shoulder (rotator cuff tendons), elbow (lateral or medial epicondyle), wrist, hip, knee (patellar tendon), and Achilles tendon.

Causes and risk factors include repetitive overuse, sudden increases in activity, poor technique, inadequate warm-up, aging-related tendon weakening, and certain systemic conditions such as diabetes or hypercholesterolemia. Tendinopathy tends to be more degenerative than inflammatory, although inflammation can occur in some cases.

Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation and patient history; imaging such as ultrasound or MRI may help assess tendon structure, tears, and surrounding tissue. Laboratory tests are usually not required unless another inflammatory condition is suspected.

Treatment is typically conservative and multidisciplinary. It often includes activity modification, gradual return to activity, physical therapy with eccentric loading exercises, and pain management using NSAIDs as appropriate. Other options may include corticosteroid injections with caution, PRP in some settings, shockwave therapy, and, in persistent cases, surgical repair or debridement of the affected tendon.

Prognosis varies with the tendon involved and the chronicity of symptoms. Prevention focuses on balanced training, proper technique, gradual progression, adequate warm-up, and addressing contributing risk factors.