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Achilles Tendinopathies

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Arthroscopy and Sport Injuries

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Achilles tendinopathies are typical overuse injuries characterized by a combination of pain and swelling in and around the Achilles tendon, accompanied by impaired performance. They are commonly classified according to the site of the disorder in insertional and non-insertional diseases.Several intrinsic and extrinsic factors predispose to these problems. The most frequent intrinsic factor is malalignment of the lower extremity. The most common extrinsic factors are related to sport participation. Excessive loading of the lower extremities and training errors were found in 60–80 % of patients with Achilles tendinopathy. For a correct diagnosis, a careful history collection and a detailed clinical examination are mandatory. Treatment differs according to the site of the disorder and a broad spectrum of treatments is possible. The number of different treatments reflects the difficulty in treating these pathologies and their often unpredictable outcome.

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Benazzo, F., Marullo, M., Indino, C., Zanon, G. (2016). Achilles Tendinopathies. In: Volpi, P. (eds) Arthroscopy and Sport Injuries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14815-1_9

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