Tendons and Bursa
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Tendons and Bursa conditions
De Quervain TenosynovitisDe Quervain tenosynovitis causes pain and swelling at the thumb side of the wrist due to inflammation of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons.Iliotibial Band SyndromeIliotibial Band Syndrome is an overuse injury causing lateral knee pain due to inflammation of the iliotibial band as it rubs against the femoral epicondyle.Lateral (Tennis) Elbow TendinopathyLateral (Tennis) Elbow Tendinopathy causes pain at the lateral epicondyle due to repetitive wrist extension strain, commonly affecting athletes and manual workers.Medial Elbow Tendinopathy (Golfer’s Elbow)Medial elbow tendinopathy, or golfer’s elbow, causes pain from repetitive wrist flexion stressing the common flexor tendon at the medial epicondyle.Medial Tibial Stress SyndromeMedial Tibial Stress Syndrome is an overuse injury causing pain along the inner edge of the tibia due to repetitive stress on the shinbone and surrounding muscles.Patellofemoral SyndromePatellofemoral Syndrome is knee pain caused by irritation of the cartilage under the kneecap, often due to overuse, misalignment, or muscle imbalance.Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest.Prepatellar BursitisInflammation of the prepatellar bursa causes anterior knee swelling and pain, often from repetitive kneeling or trauma, with risk of Staphylococcus aureus infection.