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📋Overview
Tendinitis, also spelled tendonitis, is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. It is a common condition often caused by repetitive motion or overuse. The term 'tendinitis' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'tendinopathy,' though tendinopathy refers more broadly to tendon disorders including degeneration without inflammation. Modern terminology favors 'tendinopathy' for chronic cases, while 'tendinitis' refers to acute inflammation.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0039503ICD-10-CM
M77.9
MeSH
D052256
SNOMED CT (US)
34840004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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