Non Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Definition
Inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon in the midsubstance 2 - 6 cm from insertion
Inflammation and degeneration of the achilles tendon in the midsubstance 2 - 6 cm from insertion
Pain lower gluteal region
Worsened by
- sprinting
- prolonged sitting
Tender lateral ischial tuberosity
Pain with resisted knee flexion
Peritendinous edema / low grade partial tears
Inflammation of achilles tendon; insertional or noninsertional
Tendonitis / Tendonosis / Rupture
Triceps surae
- medial and lateral gastrocnemius
- soleus
- surrounded by paratenon which allows gliding and supplies nutrition
Inserts middle 1/3 calcaneal tuberosity
- 2 x 2 cm area
- 90o rotation distally
Retrocalcaneal bursa (x2)