Tendinopathy

By Mayo Clinic Staff
March 22, 2025

Research

Tendinopathy research in the departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Orthopedic Surgery focus on improving diagnosis and treatment. Researchers also conduct clinical trials using novel and emerging therapeutics for these conditions.

Publications

See a list of publications about tendinopathy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

  1. Tendinopathy. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed Dec. 16, 2024.
  2. Nelson FRT, et al. Musculoskeletal diseases and related terms. In: A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Dec. 6, 2024.
  3. Tendinopathy. American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. https://www.aapmr.org/about-physiatry/conditions-treatments/musculoskeletal-medicine/tendinopathy. Accessed Dec. 6, 2024.
  4. Rees J, et al. Tendinopathy: Overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and presentation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 4, 2024.
  5. Kellerman RD, et al. Tendinopathy and bursitis. In: Conn's Current Therapy 2025. Elsevier; 2025. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 3, 2025.
  6. Tendinitis and tenosynovitis. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa-muscle-and-tendon-disorders/tendinitis-and-tenosynovitis. Accessed Dec. 6, 2024.
  7. Purdam CR, et al. Tendinopathy: Overview of management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 4, 2024.
  8. AskMayoExpert. Achilles tendinopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  9. AskMayoExpert. Bicipital tendinitis/tendinopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2024.
  10. AskMayoExpert. De Quervain tenosynovitis. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  11. AskMayoExpert. Medial elbow tendinopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2024.
  12. AskMayoExpert. Rotator cuff tendinopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  13. AskMayoExpert. Lateral elbow tendinopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  14. Miller M, et al. Hamstring injuries. In: DeLee, Drez, & Miller's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.
  15. Rosenthal AK. Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystal-associated calcific periarthritis (tendinopathy). https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.
  16. Moosmayer S. Calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.
  17. Katz JN. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.
  18. Fields KB, et al. Hamstring muscle and tendon injuries. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.
  19. Cifu DX, et al., eds. Braddom's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 7, 2025.