Achilles Tendonitis Flashcards by Liam Lennox

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ESSENCE

A

Damage, swelling, inflammation and reduced function in Achilles tendon

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What are 2 types

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Insertion tendinopathy (within 2cm of insertion point on calcaneus)
Mid-portion tendinopathy (2-6cm above insertion point)

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AETIOLOGY

Risk factors

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Sports that stress Achilles (eg basketball, tennis and track)
Inflammatory conditions (eg RA and ankylosing spondylitis)
Diabetes
Raised cholesterol
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics

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AETIOLOGY

What drug is risk factor

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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Gradual onset of
- Pain or aching in Achilles or heel with activity
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Nodularity on palpation of tendon

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