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Tendinitis vs. Bursitis

Tendinitis, sometimes spelled tendonitis, and bursitis are both repetitive stress injuries that arise after performing the same motion or task over and over again. Repetitive stress injuries, or repetitive motion disorders, result when the body tissue used for the motion becomes tender and inflamed. This inflammation can make the task painful and damaging, which can greatly interfere with your job if it is a work-related injury.

In many cases, tendinitis and bursitis patients require a break from the task that caused the inflammation. In fact, you may require short-term disability in order to recover. For more information regarding short-term disability and workers’ compensation benefits, contact a knowledgeable New Jersey workplace injury attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.

The Key Differences between Tendinitis and Bursitis

Although these inflammatory disorders are both caused by repetitive motion injuries, there are several key differences between the two. First, the site of the inflammation plays a major role in determining whether you have tendinitis or bursitis. Tendinitis occurs in the tendons, or the fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones. Bursitis is located in the bursa sacs that cushion areas such as your joints.

If you develop tendinitis, you can experience common symptoms like aching, slight swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. While bursitis can also come with aching and swelling, it generally causes other symptoms such as stiffness, pain to the touch, and redness in the affected area.

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Both of these repetitive stress disorders are often treated with rest and anti-inflammatory medication. However, you may have to undergo special injections, therapy, or even surgery, which can be costly. If you now have tendinitis or bursitis due to a work-related injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To learn more, contact an experienced New Jersey workers’ comp lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.