Common tendinopathies in the upper and lower extremities.
Overuse tendon injuries (tendinopathies) present a challenge to sports medicine patients and clinicians. Despite the high prevalence of tendinopathy in recreational and competitive athletes, treatment is often hampered by contradictory definitions and descriptions of the underlying pathology, with a limited repertoire of evidence-based treatments. This review provides the clinician with a basic overview of tendon structure and pathophysiology, and highlights the most common tendinopathies affecting the upper and lower extremities, including an update on recent advances in conservative management.
Scott
Alexander
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University of British Columbia Department of Family Practice, David Strangway Building 3rd Floor, 5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada. ascott@interchange.ubc.ca
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Maureen C
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000293:injuries*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000293:injuries*