A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

BOSTON — Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran underwent a left big toe flexor tendon repair Wednesday. Dr. Robert Anderson performed the procedure at the Charlotte Surgical Center in Charlotte. Manager ...

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it can be easy to injure yourself if you don't train to prevent common running injuries. The Achilles tendon is a very thick, strong structure that can ...

Some conditions cause the finger or toe joint tissue to thicken, making movement difficult. This may affect how the joint bends and may feel like it is locking up. A person may also experience joint ...