Spectrum of disorders involving Achilles tendon, paratenon, and retrocalcaneal bursa
Painful inflammation of Achilles tendon and its sheath due to chronic degenerative tendinosis and ...
Tendinopathy
Pain, swelling, warmth along tendon
Noninsertional most common
Pain exacerbated by activity, relief with rest
Peritonitis—localized burning pain accompanies/follows activit...
Ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rest (LOE: C)
Heel lift, orthotics, appropriate footwear (LOE: C)
Eccentric exercises/Alfredson protocol for m...
Adher...
Beyer R, Kongsgaard M, Hougs Kjær B, et al. Heavy slow resistance versus eccentric training as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med. ...
M76.60 Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg
S86.009A Unspecified injury of unspecified Achilles tendon, initial encounter
S86.019A Strain of unspecified Achilles tendon, initial encounter
S86....
Majority of midportion and chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathies respond well to conservative therapies.
Achilles rupture can generally be diagnosed clinically; ultrasound is usef...
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