Tendonitis Specialist
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Alan Dayan, MD, PC, FAAOS
NYU Orthopedic Surgeon in Brooklyn, New York & Staten Island, NY
Tendinitis is the result of an overused or injured tendon. Alan J. Dayan, MD, is an acclaimed board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating all types of tendinitis at his practice in Brooklyn, New York. Although you can get tendinitis anywhere, it most often affects your elbows, shoulders, knees, or wrists. For expert treatment and long-term pain relief of golfer’s elbow or jumper’s knee, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Tendonitis Q & A
What is tendinitis?
Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon as a result of injury or overuse. Your tendons connect your muscles to the bones, and when they become inflamed, you feel pain and tenderness around the affected joint. People often refer to their specific type of tendinitis pain as:
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Jumper’s knee
- Swimmer’s shoulder
You can also get Achilles tendinitis when the tendon in your heel is inflamed or injured, or tendinitis in your wrist. In most cases, you experience mild swelling with pain or tenderness when you move the affected joint or limb. If left untreated, you may also develop a lump on the tendon.
What causes tendinitis?
Tendinitis, such as golfer’s elbow or swimmer’s shoulder, is often the result of a repetitive motion. For example, each time you swing a tennis racquet or a golf club, you put stress on the same tendons. Over time, the tendons become irritated and inflamed.
Age is also a contributing factor for tendinitis, as your tendons may become less flexible over the years, making it easier for them to feel the strain of repeated motions. Additionally, if you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or other chronic health conditions, you are more likely to develop tendonitis.
What are my treatment options for tendinitis?
A mild case of tendinitis often improves with rest, ice or heat therapy, and over-the-counter pain medications. Dr. Dayan may also prescribe a supportive brace to wear around your elbow, knee, or ankle as your body heals. Stretching, physical therapy, and injections may also help alleviate pain and other symptoms.
Surgery for tendinitis is rare, but if your pain doesn’t respond to nonsurgical methods and continues for more than six months, you may be a candidate for a surgical procedure to relieve pain long-term. Dr. Dayan performs tendinitis surgeries as an outpatient procedure to remove injured tissue and reattach the tendon to the bone.
He can also perform tendinitis surgery arthroscopically with the assistance of a camera to guide him.
If you’ve been experiencing pain in your elbow, heel, wrist, shoulder, or another joint as a result of overuse, call Dr. Dayan’s Brooklyn office to schedule a consultation. You can also use the online booking tool.
