peritenon: the connective tissue structures attached to and surrounding a tendon.
paratenon: The fatty or synovial material between a tendon and its sheath.
From this website, I would go with peritenon (JMHO):
http://www.drpawluk.com/tendinitis.htm
Another common test for impingement involves the injection of a small amount of local anesthetic (such as novocaine or lidocaine hydrochloride) into the space around the tendon. This test helps eliminate the possibility that the pain results from a problem in the spine. If pain subsides immediately after injection, tendonitis syndrome is likely to be the cause of discomfort.
Edited to Add: "the space around the tendon" would indicate "peri" versus "para."
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