Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is used in Achilles tendinosis and in refractory tendinopathies and enthesopathies (plantar fasciitis, greater trochanteric insertion overload and lateral…
Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • The therapy is for the treatment of chronic pain by injecting quantities of irritant substances at multiple sites of a ligament, tendon or joint….
Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • Inflammatory arthritis, athletic activity or injury may cause a ganglion. • Pain and swelling are typical. • The tendon sheath is distended with fluid…
Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • Chronic tendinopathy may be associated with overuse injury, athletic activity, being overweight or inflammatory arthritis. • Pain and swelling occur with impaired performance. •…
Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • Inflammatory arthritis, chronic injury or overuse may cause inflammation/microtearing of the tendon. • Pain and swelling are present at the affected area. • Hypoechoic…
Decide whether injection is appropriate • A history and examination should be taken. • Perform a diagnostic ultrasound to confirm diagnosis. • Discuss with the patient what injection will entail…
Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings • Autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are used to treat tendinopathy. • The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has…
