Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons. This pathological condition mainly involves the structures connected to the most commonly used joints: knees, fingers, elbows, ankles and shoulder.
The most common causes of tendonitis are repeated stresses over time, trauma, postural vices and excessive strain.
Regardless of the origin, the inflammation manifests itself with pain, a burning sensation, swelling and a deficit in the strength of the muscles connected to the tendons.
The presence of tendonitis is established through clinical examination of the patient, associated with diagnostic imaging (such as ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance, etc.).
of ice, on the affected area, at regular intervals, for a few days (note: you can wrap a few cubes in a towel or cloth to protect the skin).
