Medical Quiz

Topics: Disorders of The Joints Quiz

Tendonitis is when a tendon swells (becomes inflamed) after a tendon injury. It can cause joint pain, stiffness, and affect how a tendon moves. You can treat mild tendon injuries yourself and should feel better within 2 to 3 weeks. What are the suitable treatments that can be applied?

I. put an ice pack (or try a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) on the tendon for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.

II. avoid heavy lifting, strong gripping or twisting actions

III. Compress the leg at the part of the rupture

IV. try to avoid moving the tendon for 2 to 3 days.

A. I only

B. I and III

C. I, II and IV

D. II, III and IV

Select your answer:
     


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