Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Posterior tibial tendonitis refers to inflammation of the posterior tibial ...

These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about these tendons and their associated conditions. The two major peroneal muscles (peroneus longus and peroneus ...

This occurs when the posterior tibialis tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result of this, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in a ...

Background Recent investigation of human tissue and cells from positional tendons such as the rotator cuff has clarified the importance of inflammation in the development and progression of tendon ...

A sheath, called the synovial membrane, surrounds the tendons. If the synovial membrane becomes inflamed, it can affect the tendon’s movement. The tendon may become stuck on the sheath and cause ...

Tendinopathies such as the Achilles tendonitis can be extremely crippling to the patient as it can limit ambulation and cause an undue amount of pain. Inflammation of the tendon itself is ...

Tendinitis occurs when the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shinbone, becomes inflamed. This condition is common in athletes and individuals who engage in frequent jumping or ...

They typically develop where bones, tendons, and muscles rub against one ... is when one or more of the bursae in the ankle become inflamed or irritated due to overuse or injury.

Recent studies of inflammation in spinal arthritis implicate the enthesis, which is the attachment site of ligament or tendon to bone as being a potential driving factor in joint inflammation.