Achilles Tendonitis Flashcards
1
Q
Explain process of achilles tendonitis?
A
Degenerative process with intrasubstance microtears
2
Q
Predisposing factors for Achilles tendonitis?
A
- Quinoline antibiotics: ciprofloxacin
- RA
- Other inflammatory arthropathies
- Gout
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of Achilles tendonitis?
A
- Pain in the main substance of Achilles tendon
- Pain at its insertion in calcaneus
4
Q
Treatment of Achilles Tendonitis?
A
- Rest
- Physiotherapy
- heel raise: offload tendon
- Splint or boot
- Usually self-limiting
- Steroid injection should NOT BE ADMINISTERED AROUND ACHILLES TENDON
5
Q
Treatment of resistant cases of Achilles tendonitis?
A
Tendon decompression
Resection of paratendon
