Chapter 5, Problem 4AWK

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Two students decide to volunteer to help build houses with Habitat for Humanity during their spring break. Although one of them, who has used a hammer, rarely takes on the task to help in the construction of the house’s frame. After the break, when the person has returned to campus, a sharp pain in his elbow was noticed every time the student bent the arm. On medical examination, it was found that the person has tendinitis.

Characters in the case:

A person, who has tendinitis, his friend, and a doctor.

Adequate information:

The student notices a sharp pain in the elbow, which was found to be due to tendinitis. It pain resulted due to use of the hammer for a long time to construct a frame.

To determine:

Tendinitis and the cause of the disorder in the given situation.

Given information: