Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Other Soft Tissue Rheumatic Syndromes.
Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2005
Figure 1 - Soft tissue rheumatic syndromes affect the structures around the joints (bone, muscle, bursa, and tendon) AboutBasics of bursitis and tendinitis Bursitis and tendinitis are conditions that are also known as soft
tissue rheumatic syndromes. A syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms
that occur together and indicate a particular problem. This type of
syndrome produces pain, swelling, or inflammation in the tissues and
structures around a joint, such as the tendons, ligaments, bursae, and
muscles (see figure 1).
Immediate medical attention If fever, chills, persistent redness, or swelling occur in a person
with a soft tissue rheumatic syndrome, the person should see a doctor
immediately to rule out infection.
Facts and myths Because the structures affected by soft tissue rheumatic syndromes are
near joints, pain in these areas may be mistaken for arthritis. The
difference is that arthritis means inflammation in the joint itself,
not in the structures around the joint.
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