Overview

A condition in which tendons, the tissue which connects muscle to bone, become enflamed and sore. 

Treatment options

Treatment options include rest, ice, splinting and/or immobilization, and strengthening and stretching therapy.

 

Care team

Profiles

Youssef El Bitar, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedic Surgery
747 N. Rutledge Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Kyle Fiorito, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist Plastic Surgery
747 N. Rutledge Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Timothy Daugherty, MD

Plastic Surgeon Plastic Surgery
747 N. Rutledge Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Amanda Krus-Johnston, DO

Physician Family Medicine
520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Wendy Gerger, CHT, OTR/L

Hand Therapist Plastic Surgery | Hand
747 N. Rutledge Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Michal Dynda, MD

Physician Family Medicine
520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
Profiles

Janet Albers, MD

Physician Family Medicine
520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702

 

 

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