What are tendon injuries?

Also known as: tendinopathy, tendinitis, tendinosis, tendon tears.

The bands of tissue that connect the body’s muscles to the bones are known as tendons. Tendon injuries can range from mild pain due to tendon strains to more severe problems such as torn tendons.

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Reviewed by: Craig J Spurdle, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM