Tendon Problems

Question 1

Define tendinopathy

Answer 1

Disease of the tendon (pathological or degenerative)

Question 2

Define tendonitis

Answer 2

Inflammation (over used term as many not inflammatory)

Question 3

Define tendonosis

Answer 3

Degeneration of collagen in the tendon

Question 4

Define tenosynovitis

Answer 4

Inflammation within the tendon sheath

Question 5

Define enthesopathy

Answer 5

Inflammation of the origin or insertion where the tendon joins to bone

Question 6

What may cause a biceps tendinopathy

Answer 6

Overuse, instability, impingement or trauma
Common in people who do lots of overhead labour or sports people whose events involve throwing
It can be proximal or distal tendinopathy

Question 7

Presentation of a biceps tendinopathy

Answer 7

Pain anterior shoulder radiating to elbow
Aggravated by shoulder flexion, forearm pronation and elbow flexion
Snapping with shoulder movements if subluxation
Clinical signs: biceps tendon popping out and extensive bruising