Question

what medical term describes a chronic condition characterized by pain due to repetitive overuse or an injury that has not healed?
○ a. fibromyalgia
○ b. tendinitis
○ c. tendinosis
○ d. fascitis

Explanation:

• Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
• Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon.
• Tendinosis is a chronic degenerative tendon disorder often due to repetitive overuse or an injury that hasn't healed properly.
• Fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia.

Answer:

C. tendinosis