Tendinitis is a common type of tendonopathy, which is usually a result of repetitive movements that put strain on a particular tendon. For example, patellar tendinitis is often caused by running due to the large amount of force transmitted with each step. Over time, micro tears in the tendon...
Some people believe a ganglion cyst can develop in association with the De Quervain’s tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons at the base of the thumb), which, when it occurs in mothers who take care of their newborns, is called “mother’s wrist”[40]. A single trauma may result in t...
Knee pain can be caused from a few different diagnoses, including osteoarthritis (caused by mechanical "wear and tear" on the knee joint over time — the most common cause), rheumatoid arthritis (caused by autoimmune problems), infectious arthritis, old knee injuries, or patellar dysfunction to ...