Tendonitis
Background
- Tendonitis (aka tendinitis) is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon
- Commonly occurs in athletes or middle-aged (or older) patients
- Associated with excessive strain, repetitive trauma, or unaccustomed exercise
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics and statins may increase risk for tendinopathy[1]
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)
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References
- ↑ Marie I, Delafenêtre H, Massy N, Thuillez C, Noblet C; Network of the French Pharmacovigilance Centers. Tendinous disorders attributed to statins: a study on ninety-six spontaneous reports in the period 1990-2005 and review of the literature. Arthritis Rheum. 2008;59(3):367-372. doi:10.1002/art.23309