a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. It happens when collagen that forms a tendon breaks down and worsens over time. Overuse of a tendon is a common cause, and this can occur in any part of the body but commonly affects the elbow, forearm, wrist, shoulder, heel, or knee. (Phot...
Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow): Medial epicondylitis is inflammation at the point where the tendons of the forearm attach to the bony prominence of the inner elbow. As an example, this tendon can become strained in a golf swing, but many other repetitive motions can injure the tendon. ...
31. A method for treating a patient, comprising: adhering a strained wound treatment device to an epidermal skin surface surrounding a wound site; releasing at least some strain in the device after applying the device to the wound site; manipulating a first tensile stress element to change the...
a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. It happens when collagen that forms a tendon breaks down and worsens over time. Overuse of a tendon is a common cause, and this can occur in any part of the body but commonly affects the elbow, forearm, wrist, shoulder, heel, or knee. (Phot...