Eventually, the lining of the tendon becomes inflamed and grows causing extra pressure with this tight space and ultimately producing pain and discomfort. Joints are made up of cartilage which is a cap at the end of the respective bones. The joints are bathed in nutrients secreted from the cynovial cells on the lining of the capsule of the joint. There are supporting structures to the joints called ligaments. For various reasons, chronic inflammation occurs in the joint initially can evolve eventually into arthritis and its resulting joint destruction.
Arthritis can result from traumatic events such as fractures or injuries to the ligaments.
Osteoarthritis results from wear and tear along with the aging process. Symptoms include swelling around the joint, cyst formation, pain with motion, stiffness, and subluxation or instability in the joint. Carpenters, roofers, painters, and mechanics frequently suffer from this malady. The muscle strains eventually can cause small tears in the tendon. Scar tissue forms as the tears begin to heal.