Tendinitis Directory
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is the thick, cord-like tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how tendinitis develops, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
What Is de Quervain's Disease?
Information on de Quervain's disease, a painful inflammation of a tendon attached to the thumb.
What Is Chronic Pain and What Are the Symptoms?
Everyone feels pain from time to time, but chronic pain is different. Find out what causes chronic pain and how it can affect your emotional health.
Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
WebMD explains causes, symptoms, and treatment of tendinitis, inflammation of tendons in the thumb, elbow, shoulder, and other joints.
Understanding Tendinitis -- Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of overuse tendinopathy, formerly called tendinitis.
Features
Venus Williams, Tennis
Tendinitis of the wrist is inflammation of the tendons surrounding the wrist.
The Seven Most Common Sports Injuries
Find out how you can prevent and treat the seven most common sports injuries.
6 Ways to Avoid Workout Injuries
Experts share tips on how to avoid some of the most common fitness injuries while working out smarter.
Strains, Sprains and Other Sports Injuries: 3 Questions
WebMD answers three questions about the causes of strains, sprains and other sports injuries -- such as runner’s knee and tennis elbow -- and how to treat them.
Slideshows & Images
Achilles Tendon (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Injuries, Pain, and More
WebMD's Achilles Tendon Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and description of its function as well as conditions that affect the achilles tendon.
A Visual Guide to Tendinitis
If your tendons get irritated and swollen, you might have tendinitis. Learn the symptoms and find out how you can prevent and treat the condition.