Background: Persistent tendon pain and swelling related to mechanical loading are the
main signs of Achilles tendinopathy (AT). This condition is one of the most common …

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition affecting the adult population. The
incidence is on the rise because of greater participation of people in recreational or …

Background: Achilles and patellar tendinopathy are common in runners. Despite the
relevance of the problem, causative factors remain poorly understood. This cross-sectional …

Patellar tendinopathy is commonly encountered in orthopedic and sports medicine clinics.
Ultrasound-guided (USG) percutaneous tendon scraping is well described for Achilles …

Achilles tendon injury is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in athletes.
The majority of Achilles tendon injuries are managed non-surgically. However, a subset of …

This chapter reviews mechanical in-office procedures used to treat recalcitrant tendinopathy.
The background and theorized mechanisms of actions are discussed. Details of the …

Introduction Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury which affects
the midportion of the Achilles tendon. It is frequently seen in patients between the age of 30 …

Dynamic high-resolution ultrasonography (US) has emerged as the first-choice imaging
modality to guide musculoskeletal (MSK) percutaneous procedures in many articular …

The Achilles tendon (AT) is a morphologically complex and functionally powerful lower limb
tendon measuring an average of 15 cm in length. Patients with AT pathology usually present …

Tendon injuries are a common cause of pain and of restriction of sports or daily life. The
pathogenesis of chronic tendon injuries is considered multifactorial; however, the precise …