📋Overview
This term encompasses a range of tendon disorders and is often used to describe both inflammatory and degenerative changes within the connective tissue. It serves as a more comprehensive designation than older terms like tendinitis or tendinosis, reflecting the complex structural shifts that occur when a tendon fails to adapt to repetitive mechanical stress.
The condition may affect any tendon in the body but is frequently observed in areas subject to high demand, such as the shoulders, elbows, or heels. Clinical observation suggests that the underlying pathology involves a breakdown of collagen fibers, which can lead to localized discomfort and restricted movement during physical activity.
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