RT Book, Section
A1 Ritter, Kathryn
A1 Fitch, Robert Warne
A2 Knoop, Kevin J.
A2 Stack, Lawrence B.
A2 Storrow, Alan B.
A2 Thurman, R. Jason
SR Print(0)
ID 1181043655
T1 Achilles Tendonitis
T2 The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 5e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260134940
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1181043655
RD 2024/04/24
AB Achilles  tendonitis  refers  to  a  spectrum  of  disease  ranging  from  nonpainful  nodules  to  painful  swelling  of  the  tendon  and  paratendon  sheath.  It  most  typically  develops  from  overuse,  usually  after  sudden  changes  in  activity  or  training  level.  It  often  occurs  in  older  recreational  athletes,  who  are  generally  more  sedentary  and  deconditioned.  Multiple  factors  contribute  to  the  condition,  including  inappropriate  footwear,  training  on  poor  surfaces,  or  prolonged  running  or  jumping.  High-risk  factors  include  anatomic  abnormalities,  such  as  cavus  feet,  tibia  vara,  and  heel  or  forefoot  varus  deformities.  A  tight  Achilles  tendon  may  develop  in  patients  who  frequently  wear  high-heeled  shoes.