Achilles Tendinopathy & Rupture
Achilles tendon is most frequently injured tendon; common in athletes and middle-aged weekend warriors. Tendinopathy: degenerative process due to overuse, poor vascularity, fluoroquinolone/steroid use. Acute rupture: sudden pop, pain, inability to plantarflex; positive Thompson test. Imaging: USG/MRI confirm diagnosis, assess tendon gap/degeneration. Management: Tendinopathy—eccentric exercises, activity modification, PRP/shockwave. Rupture—conservative functional bracing or surgical repair depe...
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10What is the most common mechanism of acute Achilles tendon rupture?
mcqWhich of the following is a distinguishing feature of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?
mcqWhat is the first-line treatment for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?
mcqWhat imaging modality is most useful for confirming a complete Achilles tendon rupture?
mcqWhich of the following is contraindicated in the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy?
mcqWhat is the primary reason corticosteroid injections should be avoided in the management of Achilles tendinopa...
mcqWhat is the typical age range for peak incidence of Achilles tendon rupture?
mcqIn the context of Achilles tendinopathy, what does the term 'watershed zone' refer to?
mcqWhat is the expected outcome of eccentric loading exercises for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?
mcqWhich test is positive in the diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture?