Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy: new ideas.
Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is difficult to treat, and results, even after surgical management, are variable. The few studies that reported long-term results indicated a poor outcome. Also, surgery requires prolonged rehabilitation, and, depending on the patient's occupation, a varying period of sick leave from work. This article gives an update on recently developed conservative treatment methods for the management of chronic Achilles tendinopathy.
Alfredson
Håkan
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Sports Medicine Unit, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Science, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden. hakan.alfredson@idrott.umu.se
D000125:Achilles Tendon; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions