Achilles Tendonitis/Rupture Flashcards
1
Q
Achilles Tendonitis
A
inflammation of tendon
2
Q
causes AT
A
high activity
use of ciprofloxacin
ankylosing spondylitis, RA
diabetes
3
Q
signs for tendonitis AT
A
gradual onset of pain
inflamed
swelling
4
Q
investigations AT
A
examination
5
Q
management AT
A
advice on changing shoes regularly Rest Ice compression NSAIDs surgery - if all else fails
6
Q
Achilles Tendon Rupture
A
ruptured tendon
7
Q
causes ATR
A
high impact sports
use of cipfloxacin
8
Q
signs ATR
A
sudden onset of pain
popping sensation heard
increased plantar flexion
9
Q
investigations ATR
A
Simmon’s Test
USS
10
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Simmon’s Test
A
squeeze on calf and check if foot plantarflexes
if it doesn’t - indicative of rupture
11
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management ATR
A
rest ice compression analgesia NSAIDs
non-surgical:
boot worn to immobilise
surgical:
re-attach the ruptured tendon
