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
