The following features are indicative of Tendinosis:
joint tenderness
mild swelling of joint
pain in affected joint
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Common Causes of Tendinosis
The following are the most common causes of Tendinosis:
sudden injury
repetitive sports activities
repetitive job-related activities
overuse syndrome
Risk Factors for Tendinosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tendinosis:
old age
job-related repetitive motions
repetitive awkward positions
frequent overhead reaching
sports
forceful exertion
repetitive sports activities
Prevention of Tendinosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tendinosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
strengthen muscles
regular exercise
regular stretching
avoid repetitive activities to low the stress on tendons
get professional instructions while starting a new sport or exercise
Occurrence of Tendinosis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tendinosis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Tendinosis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Tendinosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tendinosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tendinosis:
Physical exam: X-rays: To find out other conditions that may be causing signs and symptoms
Doctor for Diagnosis of Tendinosis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Tendinosis:
General physician
Rheumatologist
Complications of Tendinosis if untreated
Yes, Tendinosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tendinosis is left untreated:
tendon rupture
Procedures for Treatment of Tendinosis
The following procedures are used to treat Tendinosis:
Therapy: Stretch and strengthen the affected muscle-tendon unit
Surgery: Surgical repair of torn tendon bone
Focused aspiration of scar tissue (FAST): Removes the tendon scar tissue without disturbing the surrounding healthy tendon tissue
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Tendinosis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Tendinosis:
Acupuncture: Treats chronic pain
Time for Treatment of Tendinosis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tendinosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: