The chronically inflamed tendon.
The cause, diagnosis, and treatment of some of the chronic tendonitides are discussed in this article. Most tendon injuries are "overuse syndromes" and treatment involves the use of combined modalities and exercise. Preventive measures are emphasized.
Hunter
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Department of Orthopaedics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Poole
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RM
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000503:physiopathology; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy