Achiles Tendonitis/Teninosis (Hindfoot Problem)

Question 1

Tendinosis is what type of diagnosis?

Answer 1

Histopathological

Question 2

Insertional Tendinopathy takes place where? (1)

Answer 2

within 2nd of insertion

Question 3

non insertional/mid substance tendinopathy takes place where

Answer 3

2-7cm of insertion

Question 4

Paratendinopathy is common when? (3)

Answer 4

Athletic
30-40 years old
Male

Question 5

Tendopathy is common when? (5)

Answer 5

Non Athletic
Over 40
Obese
Steroids
Diabetes

Question 6

Symptoms of Achilles Tendinopathy (4)

Answer 6

Pain during Exercise
Pain following Exercise
Recurrent
Rupture

Question 7

Diagnosis of Achilles Tendinopathy (4)

Answer 7

Tender
Test for Rupture
Ultrasound
MRI

Question 8

What is the name of Achilles Rupture Test

Answer 8

Simmonds

Question 9

If the Calf Squeee moves the foot then the achilles tendon is ruptured or not?

Answer 9

not fully ruptured

Question 10

If the calf squeeze does not move the foot then is there achilles tendon rupture or not

Answer 10

rupture

Question 11

Which calf muscle do you squeeze for Simmonds achilles rupture test

Answer 11

Soleus Muscle

Question 12

Which other tests can you do for achilles rupture test (2)

Answer 12

Angle of Dangle

Matles

Question 13

Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy medical (6)

Answer 13

Activity Modification
Weight Loss
Shoe Wear Modify
Physio: Eccentric Stretching
Extra Corporeal Shockwave Treatment
Immobilisation in below knee cast

Question 14

Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy surgery (2)

Answer 14

Gastrocnemius Recession

Release/Debride Tendon