Olecranon bursitis is an elbow condition that causes pain, swelling, and redness in the tip of the elbow. The tip of the elbow houses the olecranon bursa. A bursa is a thin sac filled with fluid. There are many bursae distributed throughout the body. Bursae provide cushioning between bones and soft [Read More]
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Occupations Most Likely to Cause Tendonitis
Tendonitis is the inflammation of one or more tendons. A tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. When you use too much force on a tendon, it can be more vulnerable to sustaining injuries. Because this is an inflammation, tendonitis typically develops over time as a [Read More]
Types of Bone Doctors
The human adult body consists of more than 200 bones which are connected to muscles and connective tissues at the joints. This musculoskeletal system serves as the central structure and internal framework of the body. Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with treating injuries and [Read More]
Tips for reducing the chance of developing tendinitis
Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, jumper’s knee, and quarterback shoulder -- these are all examples of tendinitis injuries. Tendinitis is an injury of the tendons -- the connective tissues that connect muscles to bones -- that results from repetitive use which can irritate, inflame, or tear the [Read More]