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Tendonitis and tendinopathy are not the same things. Knowing the differences will determine your treatment.

Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the thick fibrous cords that attach between the muscle and bone. The condition causes tenderness and pain just outside a joint. While tendinitis can occur in any of your tendons, it’s most common around your wrists, knees, heels, shoulders, and elbows.

Tendinopathy on the other hand is a degeneration of the collagen protein that forms the tendon. This term is often broadly used in encompassing painful conditions occurring in and around tendons in response to overuse.

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Shoulder impingement, which people sometimes call swimmer’s shoulder, is a condition that causes pain in the shoulder due to a tendon or bursa rubbing against the shoulder blade pinching your rotator cuff beneath it. Shoulder impingement syndrome is more common in individuals who are involved in sports and other activities with a lot of overhead rotational motion – like volleyball, tennis, swimming, and baseball as well as things such as window washing and painting. Shoulder impingement can also result from an injury, such as a fall directly onto the shoulder or onto an outstretched arm.

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Knee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to normal wear and tear, physical activity, or injury. Often, if a person has a knee injury or strain, the pain can feel as though it is burning.

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Osteoarthritis, sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis, is a common degenerative condition. With hip osteoarthritis, the cartilage that cushions your joints wears away, causing inflammation, friction, and damage to the bones. Doctors can treat osteoarthritis with medication and surgery. People can also manage their symptoms with different exercises and stretches. All treatments for hip osteoarthritis aim to manage pain and improve mobility, but it does vary per individual. Initial treatment may simply be stretching and exercise. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, which means symptoms often worsen over time. If this is your case, your healthcare provider may recommend hip replacement surgery.

Dr. Peter Howard is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopy. Schedule an appointment today to receive expert care.