Orthopedic Animations
- 1. How do you treat a shoulder separation? Click here to view a video animation.
- 2. How do you treat chronic achilles or heel pain? Click here to view a video animation.
- 3. How do you treat a torn knee ligament (ACL)? Click here to view a video animation.
- 4. How do you treat chronic tendonitis? Click here to view a video animation.
- 5. How do you treat shoulder instability? Click here to view a video animation.
- 6. How do you treat a rotator cuff tear of the shoulder? Click here to view a video animation.
- 7. How do you manage a torn cartilage of the knee? Click here to view a video animation.
How do you treat chronic tendonitis?
Acute or chronic tendonitis can cause mild to severe pain. In its simplest and most conservative approach, treatment will involve analgesics such as ibuprofen and resting the affected area. Depending on the severity, your physician may conclude that you will benefit from an anti-inflammatory medication and may prescribe cortisone injections. This is an effective, and powerful anti-inflammatory medication that helps to reduce the pain and swelling and promote healing of tendonitis. Treatment may also include mild stretching exercises or physiotherapy in order to keep the joints flexible.
Just a word of caution is in order. Corticosteroids can be injected but they do not come without risks. One of their side effects is that they can weaken the immune system or infection can appear at the injection site. Again, It is critical that the tendon be given time to heal or more serious tendon injury can occur.
In the case of severe chronic tendonitis surgery may be required. This is particularly true in cases of tears or ruptures in order to repair the damage and relieve severe pain.
To learn more about what is chronic tendonitis click on the preceding link.