Flashcards in Non-Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Deck (12)
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_______ zone 2-6 cm proximal to insertion
Most causative area for rupture in the Achilles
Watershed zone
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: inflammation involving peritendinous structures
Peritendonitis:
3
with tendinosis: inflammatory process involving peritendinous structures along with degeneration of the tendon
Peritendonitis
4
degeneration of the tendon without concomitant inflammation caused by accumulated microtrauma, aging or both
Tendinosis
5
Etiology/risk factors of non insertional achilles tendonitis
Intrinsic
Mechanical imbalances
Systemic diseases/Metabolic
Body weight and height
Age
Genetic predisposition
Multifactorial!
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Etiology/risk factors of non insertional achilles tendonitis
Extrinsic
Overuse/poor training habits
Pharmaceuticals
Environmental factors
Footwear
Multifactorial!
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_____ is a common component of developing Non-insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Vasculitis --> affects water shed zones
8
Calcification of the Achilles Tendon
continuous with calcaneal insertion
Type I:
9
Calcification of the Achilles Tendon
insertion zone, separated from the os calcis
Type II
10
Calcification of the Achilles Tendon
proximal to insertion zone
Type III:
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Debridement of affected tissues
Percutaneous micro-debridement/radiofrequency (Topaz, Tenex): stimulates an inflammatory response followed by neovascularization.
Debridement with tendon augmentation
Tendon transfer
Achilles lengthening (gastroc recession)
Surgical
Non insertional Achilles tendon treatment
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