Clinical syndrome characterized by localized tendon pain
System(s) affected: musculoskeletal
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term to include acute and chronic tendon pain and has repl...
History of repetitive use with onset of pain around muscle origin or insertion
History of overuse or overtraining
There are validated functional assessment scores such as Victorian Inst...
Avoid overtraining. Ensure appropriate technique and use of proper equipment including shoes.
During acute phase, relative rest for the involved tendon
Treatment plans vary bas...
Patient is susceptible to reinjury up to 3 weeks after resolution of symptoms with increased activity.
Follow-up at the discretion of the provider and patient afte...
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M77.9 Enthesopathy, unspecified
M65.9 Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
M76.50 Patellar tendinitis, unspecified knee
M76.60 Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg
M77.00 Medial epicondylit...
Tendinopathy is commonly associated with overuse.
Signs and symptoms include pain, swelling, and site tenderness.
Treatment includes rest of affected muscle–tendon unit, ice, and analges...
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