Terms such as sprains, strains and tears are used to describe our aches and pains following a weekend of play. Following a series of these activities, we may describe these conditions as tendinitis or bursitis. Unfortunately, these terms have specific definitions, and are often misused in describing various injuries. A soft tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. A soft tissue that connects a bone to another bone.
Ligaments are responsible for providing stability to a joint.
Fluid filled sacs that decrease friction between a bony prominence and a tendon or muscle. Most joints contain one or more bursae. A thickening of tissue that surrounds a joint to provide stability, and help maintain joint congruence during movement. A stretch or tear to a ligament and capsule when a joint is moved beyond its normal motion. A stretch or tear to a muscle or tendon.