Clinical syndrome characterized by localized tendon pain
System(s) affected: musculoskeletal
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term to include acute and chronic tendon changes that caus...
Acute or chronic onset of focal pain and tenderness along affected tendon or around muscle origin or insertion
Overuse or overtraining with repetitive motions
Reproducible pain with mus...
Prevention of tendinopathy is pivotal since recurrence is common.
Avoid overtraining. Ensure appropriate technique and use of proper equipment, including shoes.
During acute ph...
Increase activity in stepwise fashion as long as the patient remains pain-f...
Andia I, Martin JI, Maffulli N. Advances with platelet rich plasma therapies for tendon regeneration. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2018;18(4):389–398. ...
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...
Chronic 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...
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