A tendon is a band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendonitis is acute inflammation of the tendon.
The condition usually affects the tendons in the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, and heel. It causes pain, tenderness, and difficulty moving the affected joint.
Tendonitis is caused by:
The Interventional Pain Doctors team of orthopedic and pain management specialists can diagnose elbow pain causes during a comprehensive history and physical examination. In addition, we may also request diagnostic tests such as an MRI, ultrasound, or EMG.
This is a problem with a tendon in your elbow. It's called the "distal biceps tendon." It connects the biceps muscle of your upper arm to the radius bone at the elbow. With this condition, the tendon becomes painfully inflamed or irritated.
This is an inflammation of a tendon at the back of your elbow. It's called the "triceps" tendon. It anchors your upper arm's triceps muscle to the ulna (one of the bones of your forearm).
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