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Achilles Tendinopathy

 Syn. Disorder of Achilles tendon

Signs & Symptoms

 Stiffness 2 to 6 cm above the posterior calcaneus #Achilles_tendinopathy
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Pain 2 to 6 cm above the posterior calcaneus #Achilles_tendinopathy
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Foot misalignment
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Cold weather training
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Physical Examination

 Thickening of Achilles tendon on palpation
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Tenderness around the insertion point near the heel (negative symptom)
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Thickening
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Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Increased T2 weighted signal in the tendon
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Increased tendon diameter
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Tissue gaps
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Complication

Risk Factors

 Male
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Obesity
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Elder
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Cause

Other