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What is the difference between hyperextending & tendonitis?
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Difference: Hyperextending specifically refers to abnormally increased extension of a joint (i.e. The joint goes beyond straight). Tendonitis simply refers to inflammation of a tendon.
Answered 9/16/2013
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