Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings
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Chronic tendinopathy may be associated with overuse injury, athletic activity, being overweight or inflammatory arthritis.
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Pain and swelling occur with impaired performance.
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The condition is associated with thickening of the tendon and intratendinous hypoechoic areas with varying degrees of neovascularity.
Equipment and drugs
| Syringe | Needle | Lidocaine 1% | Normal saline 0.9% | Bupivacaine hydrochloride 0.25% ( Marcaine ) |
| 10 mL | 23G Orange or 21G Green | 10 mL | ||
| 20-mL syringe | 15 mL | 5 mL | ||
| 20-mL syringe | 15 mL | 5 mL | ||
| Extension tube |
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