Tendonitis occurs most commonly in the long head of the biceps tendon. A debate persists regarding the role of the long head of the biceps in the function of the shoulder. Inflammation is caused by micro tears in the tendon generated by overuse or exceeding the strength of …

Each of these muscles starts out as tendons near the shoulder, transition to muscles in the middle of the upper arm, then turn back into tendons near the elbow. They can be injured at any of these locations, but they are most commonly injured where the tendon inserts onto the bone at …

When the rate of breaking down exceeds the ability of the tendon to rebuild, micro tears occur causing pain and inflammation. This inflammation is known as tendonitis. In the extreme case, this inflammation can result in the failure of the tendon known as a rotator cuff tear.

The goal of surgery is to repair the damage by reattaching the tendon to the bone or, if the tendons cannot be repaired, proceeding with a shoulder replacement. In many cases, rotator cuff surgery can be performed using a minimally invasive approach that requires only small incisions.

Biceps tendonitis. Occurring most commonly in the long head of the biceps tendon, biceps tendinitis can be treated with rest, physical therapy, injections, or surgery depending on severity.

Golfer’s elbow is a condition that results in pain on the inside of your elbow, near the “funny bone” region. It has also been referred to as “medial epicondylitis.” Golfer’s elbow results from cumulative damage and irritation to the tendons that attach to …

Shockwave therapy works by facilitating a healing response within the tendon and offers an option for those with chronic tendinopathy or who haven’t responded to previous treatments.

The goal of surgery is to reattach the tendon to the bone. Surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis through a minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, approach. “This allows us to repair the tendon through small incisions that result in decreased pain and a faster recovery,” says Dr. Camp.

The carpal tunnel is a relatively small space and contains the median nerve and nine tendons that also pass from the forearm into the fingers. Most commonly, CTS results when the tendons or their lining (the synovium) thicken or the ligament tightens.

Biceps/Triceps tendon injuries. Nonoperative management is the first choice for many patients with small or partial tears of the biceps or triceps at the elbow.