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(b)(4).Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of the tendons and is typically caused by repetitive motion, overuse and pressure to the bursae.Symptoms the patient can experience, pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness, decrease in movement, and/or redness at or around the joint that is involved.This can impact the patients¿ ability to use the joint to their full potential.Patient can experience a decrease with overall adls, rom of the joint, decrease in quality of life, as well as increasing the need for possible over the counter (otc) medications for swelling and pain control.Treatment for tendonitis can consist of, otc medications, such as tylenol and anti-inflammatories, prescribed pain medications, physical therapy, rest, ice, elevating the affected joint and steroid injections.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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