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Tendonitis/Tendinopathy

Management of tendon problems.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Musculoskeletal

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Achilles tendinopathy
National
CKS: Tennis elbow
National
NICE Guidance: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for calcific tendonitis (tendinopathy) of the shoulder
National
NICE guideline [IPG21]
National
NICE Interventional procedure guidance: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for calcific tendonitis (tendinopathy) of the shoulder
National
NICE interventional procedures guidance [IPG21]: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for calcific tendonitis (tendinopathy) of the shoulder
Local
NICE interventional procedures guidance [IPG438]: Autologous blood injection for refractory tendinopathy (tendonitis)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for patients with acute tendonitis in the upper limb?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What criteria should I use to decide whether to refer a patient with persistent tendinopathy to a specialist?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What role do imaging studies play in the diagnosis and management of tendon problems in primary care?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How can I advise patients on lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence of tendonitis?Updated: 8/16/2025
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