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4. What is the difference between tendinitis and tenosynovitis?

Tendinitis and tenosynovitis are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Tendinitis refers to the inflammation of the tendon itself. Tenosynovitis refers specifically to inflammation of the protective tendon sheath. Additionally, tendinosis is the chronic degeneration of a tendon absent any inflammation.

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