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Tendon injuries about the ankle in athletes
1University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Foot and ankle tendinous injuries result from overuse, training errors, and biomechanical issues. Early diagnosis is crucial for athletes and medical professionals to prevent and manage these common athletic disorders.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Tendinous injuries in the foot and ankle are prevalent in athletes.
- These injuries often arise from multifactorial causes including training errors and biomechanical factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the common causes and types of tendinous injuries in the foot and ankle.
- To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of tendinous injuries in the foot and ankle.
- Analysis of contributing factors such as training, technique, equipment, and anatomy.
Main Results:
- Overloading and repetitive microtrauma are primary causes.
- Training errors, poor technique, inappropriate surfaces/equipment, anatomic malalignment, and muscle imbalance are significant contributors.
- Common injuries include inflammation, subluxation, and rupture.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of causative factors is essential for prevention.
- Timely and accurate diagnosis aids in the successful treatment and prevention of foot and ankle tendinous injuries.
- This knowledge supports athletes, trainers, coaches, and physicians in managing these conditions.