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Common tendinopathies in the upper and lower extremities
Alexander Scott1, Maureen C Ashe
1University of British Columbia Department of Family Practice, David Strangway Building 3rd Floor, 5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada. ascott@interchange.ubc.ca
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|August 29, 2006
Summary
Overuse tendon injuries, or tendinopathies, are common in athletes but lack clear definitions and effective treatments. This review covers tendon basics, common injuries, and updated conservative management strategies for sports medicine professionals.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- Tendinopathies are prevalent in athletes, posing significant clinical challenges.
- Current treatment is limited by inconsistent definitions and a lack of evidence-based options.
- Understanding tendon structure and pathology is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide clinicians with a foundational understanding of tendon biology.
- To review common upper and lower extremity tendinopathies.
- To present recent advancements in conservative tendinopathy management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on tendon structure, pathophysiology, and clinical tendinopathies.
- Synthesis of current evidence on conservative treatment modalities.
- Inclusion of recent research on tendinopathy management.
Main Results:
- Overview of normal tendon anatomy and biomechanics.
- Detailed description of common tendinopathies (e.g., rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar).
- Summary of updated conservative treatments, including exercise, modalities, and biologics.
Conclusions:
- Standardized definitions and evidence-based treatments are needed for tendinopathies.
- A comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology guides effective conservative care.
- Clinicians can improve patient outcomes with updated knowledge of tendon injuries and management.
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