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Tendinitis and bursitis

G S Hoffman

    American Family Physician
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Tendinitis, often affecting individuals over 50, results from overuse and age-related changes. Bursitis can develop alongside tendinitis, with steroid injections offering temporary relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Tendinitis is commonly linked to overuse injuries affecting muscle groups.
    • Age-related degeneration of osseotendinous junctions may predispose individuals to tendinitis, particularly after age 50.
    • Bursitis frequently occurs as a secondary condition to tendinitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the primary causes and contributing factors of tendinitis.
    • To explore the relationship between aging and the incidence of tendinitis.
    • To understand the secondary development of bursitis in relation to tendinitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on tendinitis and overuse injuries.
    • Analysis of age-related biomechanical changes at the muscle-tendon unit.

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  • Examination of the pathophysiology linking tendinitis and bursitis.

    • Main Results:

    • Excessive use (acute or chronic) is the primary etiology of tendinitis.
    • Age-related changes in osseotendinous junctions are strongly associated with tendinitis onset in individuals over 50.
    • Bursitis commonly develops secondary to tendinitis, indicating a sequential pathological process.

    Conclusions:

    • Tendinitis is multifactorial, involving overuse and age-related tissue changes.
    • The incidence of tendinitis increases significantly with age, likely due to degenerative changes.
    • Management strategies for tendinitis should consider the potential for secondary bursitis and the palliative nature of steroid injections.