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Tendinitis

Related Terms

Calcific Tendinitis
Tendinosis
Tendonitis
Tendonopathy
Tenosynovitis

Specialists

Family Physician
Internal Medicine Physician
Orthopedic (Orthopaedic) Surgeon
Physiatrist
Rheumatologist
Sports Medicine Physician

Comorbid Conditions

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Factors Influencing Duration

Location of the tendinitis, its severity, the individual’s ability to control aggravating activities, treatment required, and any complications can all potentially affect the duration of disability.

Duration Trends from Reference Data

DURATION TRENDS

ICD-9-CM: 726.9, 726.90

Cases	Mean	Min	Max	No Lost Time	Over 6 Months
1983	45	0	209	0.3%	2.3%

Percentile:	5^th	25^th	Median	75^th	95^th
Days:	6	14	30	61	153

Differences may exist between the duration tables and the reference graphs. Duration tables provide expected recovery periods based on the type of work performed by the individual. The reference graphs reflect the actual experience of many individuals across the spectrum of physical conditions, in a variety of industries, and with varying levels of case management. Selected graphs combine multiple codes based on similar means and medians.

Medical Codes

	ICD-9-CM:
	726.10 -	Disorders of Bursae and Tendons in Shoulder Region, Unspecified; Rotator Cuff Syndrome NOS; Supraspinatus Syndrome NOS
	726.11 -	Calcifying Tendinitis of Shoulder
	726.5 -	Enthesopathy of Hip Region; Bursitis of Hip; Gluteal Tendinitis; Iliac Crest Spur; Psoas Tendinitis; Trochanteric Tendinitis
	726.61 -	Pes Anserinus Tendinitis or Bursitis
	726.64 -	Patellar Tendinitis
	726.71 -	Achilles Bursitis or Tendinitis
	726.72 -	Tibialis (Anterior) (Posterior) Tendonitis
	726.79 -	Enthesopathy of Ankle and Tarsus, Other; Peroneal Tendinitis
	726.9 -	Unspecified Enthesopathy
	726.90 -	Enthesopathy of Unspecified Site; Periarthritis NOS; Tendinitis NOS; Capsulitis NOS
	727.82 -	Calcium Deposits in Tendon and Bursa; Calcification of Tendon NOS; Calcific Tendinitis NOS

Return to Work (Restrictions / Accommodations)

Restrictions include stopping activities associated with causing the tendinitis. Depending on the tendon involved, this may include avoidance of lifting, carrying, or twisting movements of the wrist or forearm and any repetitive motions or overhead work. Use of protective or assistive devices such as splints, crutches, or slings may affect dexterity. Safety issues may need to be evaluated. Company policy on medication usage should be reviewed to determine if pain medication use is compatible with job safety and function.

Return to work requiring physical activity may need monitoring, as many individuals attempt to resume "normal" activity too soon. This often leads to a cycle of recurring injury.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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