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Umile Giuseppe Longo¹, Mario Ronga², Nicola Maffulli³

¹Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Biomedico University, Rome.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review

|January 5, 2018

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Achilles tendinopathy, a disabling condition, involves failed healing responses and unclear mechanisms. Research is exploring new minimally invasive treatments for faster recovery and return to sports.

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Ultrasound Tissue Characterization of Human Achilles Tendon by Stability Quantification of Echo Patterns

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent cause of disability with significant socioeconomic impact.
Intrinsic factors like tendon vascularity, muscle dysfunction, age, and biomechanical anomalies contribute to its development.
The condition is characterized by a failed healing response, leading to disorganized tendon structure and impaired mechanical stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the unclear causes and mechanisms underlying Achilles tendinopathy.
To review current diagnostic approaches and emerging therapeutic strategies.
To evaluate the efficacy of novel treatments for Achilles tendinopathy.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive review of existing literature on Achilles tendinopathy.
Analysis of intrinsic factors contributing to the condition.
Evaluation of diagnostic methods, including clinical examination and imaging.
Assessment of traditional and novel therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

Key intrinsic factors identified include tendon vascularity, muscle imbalances, and foot biomechanics.
Diagnosis relies heavily on patient history and clinical examination.
New minimally invasive surgical techniques show promise for accelerated recovery and return to sport compared to open surgery.
Many current treatments lack robust scientific evidence.

Conclusions:

Achilles tendinopathy results from a complex interplay of factors leading to failed tendon healing.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial and primarily achieved through clinical assessment.
Minimally invasive treatments, such as neovessel stripping, offer potential advantages over traditional methods.
Further research is needed to validate therapeutic options and explore potential genetic components.