title: [Achillodynia: diagnosis and treatment].
abstract: Chronic achillodynia are mostly due to ether an injury of the tendon itself (tendinosis) or to an inflammatory process occurring inside the surrounding tissues (bursitis or peritendinitis); these lesions are often seen simultaneously. The Achilles tendon plays an important role during gate (mainly during the propulsion phase), which explains its high incidence in runners, particularly those who are used to train and compete on steep slopes. The diagnosis of the condition is essentially based on medical history and examination: search for trigger factors and events, precise location of the complaints; management includes treatment of the cause, not only the consequences (pain, tissue injuries).
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rostan
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D059408:Pain Management