We present a case series of two patients who presented to the emergency department with spontaneous bilateral Achilles tendon rupture associated with the use of ciprofloxacin. Tendinitis and tendon ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

The peroneal tendons are the tendons that connect the muscles of the outer side of the lower leg to the foot. These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about ...

Hamstring tendonitis results from inflammation of the tendons at the back of the thigh. The most common cause is overuse and ...

The shoulder’s biceps muscle has two attachments: the “short head” is outside of the shoulder joint and rarely causes shoulder problems, while the “long head” travels in front of the shoulder between ...

With age, the tendons of individuals become less pliable and more vulnerable to inflammation, so cases of tendonitis among aged people go up. Concurrently, more people are engaging in exercise ...