Causes of bursitis and tendinitis
What Causes These Conditions?
Bursitis is commonly caused
by overuse or direct trauma to a joint. Bursitis may occur at the knee
or elbow; for example, from kneeling or leaning on the elbows longer
than usual on a hard surface. Tendinitis is most often the result of a
repetitive injury in the affected area. These conditions occur more
often with age. Tendons become less flexible with age, and therefore,
more prone to injury.
People such as carpenters,
gardeners, musicians, and athletes who perform activities that require
repetitive motions or place stress on joints are at higher risk for
tendinitis and bursitis.
An infection, arthritis, gout, thyroid disease, and diabetes can also bring about inflammation of a bursa or tendon.
