Tendonitis
Background
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
- Muscle contusion
- Ligamentous Injury
- Nerve compression
- Tumor
- Bursitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Compartment syndrome
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Fracture
- Arthritis
- Myositis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
- Most patients with tendinopathy can be discharged safely from the ED
- Admit patients who may benefit from hospitalization or surgery (infection, associated fracture, tendon rupture)