Tendon Problems Flashcards
what is the function of a tendon?
to link muscle to bone to enable joint function
what is the predominant cell in tendons?
fibroblasts
what is most of a tendon made of?
type I collagen
what three sources make up the blood supply to a tendon?
perimysium
periosteal insertion of the tendon
paratenon
what is tendinosis?
histological degeneration of collagen and the extracellular matrix
what are the muscles of the rotator cuff?
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
subscapularis
teres minor
which muscle of the rotator cuff is most commonly involved in pathology?
supraspinatus
how do rotator cuff tendon problems present?
achy pain down the arm that gets worse over time
difficulty sleeping on affected side
painful arc
what are teh conservative management options for rotator cuff pathology?
physio
rest
steroid injections
what are the surgical options for managing rotator cuff pathology?
subacromial decompression
rotator cuff repair
what is the gold standard investigation for rotator cuff injury?
USS
