Definition Inflammation of the tendon (tendinitis, from Latin tendo = the tendon, or epicondylitis from Greek epi = around and kondylos = the ankle) is an inflammatory disease of the attachment fibers of one or more muscles. In most cases, age- and use-related degenerative changes in the tendon are the trigger. Such an inflammation of … Tendinitis in the elbow
Inflammation of tendons on the outside of the elbowTennis arm Tennis elbow is the most common disease of the elbow and manifests itself with pain in the outer elbow. Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the common forearm extensor tendon which attaches to the bone at the elbow, e.g. by overloading individual muscle groups at … Inflammation of tendons on the outside of the elbowTennis arm | Tendinitis in the elbow
Symptoms Pain is the typical leading symptom of tendonitis at the elbow. Above all, so-called load-dependent pain – pain that occurs when the muscle belonging to the inflamed tendon is used – is complained of by almost all those affected. In addition, pain due to pressure can also occur at rest. This is perceived as … Symptoms | Tendinitis in the elbow
Therapy But what to do in case of tendonitis of the elbow? An important and quick remedy against (almost) any kind of inflammation is cold. The affected area should therefore be cooled quickly. However, the ice pack or the like should never be placed directly on the skin – in the worst case this can … Therapy | Tendinitis in the elbow
Duration Tendonitis of the elbow can at best be a short, painful warning to the body that something is going wrong. In the worst case, they can become a chronic disease and cannot be treated properly for years. In between, there are endless gradations and just as many periods of time. The healing of a … Duration | Tendinitis in the elbow
