9. Joint Disorders: Tendinitis

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Tendinitis

Inflammation of a tendon from overuse or strain.

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Pathophysiology

Micro-tears from repetitive stress → tendon inflammation

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Signs and Symptoms

  • Pain with movement

  • Tenderness along tendon path

  • Swelling

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Risk Factors

  • Overuse (typing, lifting)

  • Aging

  • poor posture

  • repetitive motion (sports: Tennis, golf)

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Diagnostics

  1. Clinical Diagnosis

  2. MRI/Ultrasound: If chronic or unresponsive to treatment.

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Nursing Management

  • Ice and rest

  • Stretching and Physical Therapy

  • Splint or brace if needed

  • Educate on posture and ergonomics

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Pharmacologic Treatment

  1. NSAIDs : Decrease pain and inflammation

  2. Corticosteroids injection: Short-term relief in chronic cases

  3. Topical NSAIDS: Local pain relief without systemic effect.

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Surgical Intervention

🔧Tendon Repair / Tenotomy

  • Indication: Severe or chronic tendinitis with tendon rupture

  • Purpose: Tendon is repaired or partially released to reduce tension and inflammation

  • Post-op: Immobilization, progressive physical therapy