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Bursa, fascia, tendo
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Diseases of the bursa, fascia, and tendon
| Term | Definition | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bursitis | Inflammation of the bursal sac due to repetitive muscle contractions or pressure on the bone underneath the bursa. | |
| Dupuytren contracture | Progressive disease in which thickening and shortening of the fascia in the palm causes a contracture and flexion deformity of the finger. | |
| Epicondylitis | Inflammation of muscles and tendons that originate on the bone protrusion on either side of the distal humerus. | •Lateral epicondylitis is also called tennis elbow. •Medial epicondylitis is also called golfer’s elbow or pitcher’s elbow. |
| Fasciitis | Inflammation of the fascia around a muscle | frequently affects the bottom of the foot (plantar fasciitis). |
| Ganglion | Semisolid or fluid-containing cyst that grows on a tendon | appears as a rounded lump that may or may not be painful |
| Shin splints | Pain and inflammation of the tendons and flexor muscles over the shin bone due to overuse | |
| Tendinitis | Inflammation of any tendon due to injury or overuse. | |
| Tenosynovitis | Inflammation and pain due to overuse of a tendon and inability of the synovial membrane to produce enough lubricating fluid. |