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Achilles Tendinosus

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Achilles Tendinosus, Achilles Tendinosis

  • See Also
  1. Achilles Tendon Rupture
  2. Gastrocnemius Tear
  3. Achilles Tendonitis
  4. Plantaris Tendon Rupture
  5. Achilles Tendon Bursitis
  6. Haglund's Deformity
  • Epidemiology
  1. More common over age 35 years
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Degeneration of achilles tendon associated with aging
    1. Vascular compromise and microtrauma contributes
  2. Non-inflammatory diffuse achilles tendon thickening
    1. Fibrosis and calcification of achilles tendon
  • Symptoms
  1. Often without symptoms
  • Signs
  1. Non-tender palpable Nodule or cord at achilles tendon
  • Differential Diagnosis
  1. See Heel Pain
  2. Achilles Tendonitis
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Management
  1. Same as for Achilles Tendonitis
  • References
  1. Mazzone (2002) Am Fam Physician 65(9):1805-10 [PubMed]