Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy

EFORT Open Rev. 2017 Mar 13;1(11):383-390. doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.160024. eCollection 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative condition characterised by pain on activity.Eccentric stretching is the most effective treatment.Surgical treatment is reserved for recalcitrant cases.Minimally-invasive and tendinoscopic treatments are showing promising results. Cite this article: Pearce CJ, Tan A. Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:383-390. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.160024.

Keywords: Achilles tendinopathy; clincal presentation; non-insertional,aetiology; non-operative treatment; operative treatment.

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  • Review