Gregor Mendel, born as Johann Mendel, was an Austrian scientist and monk hailed as the âFather of modern geneticsâ for his pioneering research in the field of heredity. He was a monk in Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas in Brno where he worked as a teacher.
Tenosynovitis is a common condition, particularly amongst middle aged people with the vast majority of sufferers being women. There are a wide range of treatments available and there is a good chance of complete recovery from tenosynovitis if the condition is caught early enough and treatment is followed.
Key Points. 1  Tendinitis and tenosynovitis, unlike tendinopathy (tendon degeneration), involve inflammation. 2  Pain, tenderness, and swelling tend to be maximal along the tendon's course. 3  Diagnose most cases by examination, including tendon-specific maneuvers, sometimes confirming the diagnosis with MRI or ultrasonography.