Tendon Biomechanics
Fig. 2.1 Tendon hierarchical structure. Collagen molecules are assembled into progressively larger bundles, until the level of the tendon itself is reached. Reproduced with permission from Reuther KE, Gray CF,…
Disorders of the Distal Biceps Tendon
Fig. 22.1 The bicipitoradial bursa is highlighted between the distal biceps tendon and the radius (proximal, left; distal, right) (Permission granted from (Eames and Bain 2006)) The distal biceps tendon…
Growth Factor Therapy for Tendon Regeneration
Season Affiliates Number of injuries Number of tendon injuries 2014–2015 151.263 25.730 73 (0.28%) tendon ruptures 781 (3.04%) tendinosis Fig. 12.1 Upper extremity injuries. (a) Epicondylitis in the elbow with…
Patellar Tendon Rupture
Fig. 27.1 Chronic patellar tendon rupture 27.4 Imaging Diagnosis The following imaging investigations should be performed in patients with suspected lesion of the PT: X-ray, ultrasound and MRI. Radiographs must…
Gold-Induced Autologous Cytokine Treatment in Achilles Tendinopathy
Fig. 39.1 Aqua spec analysis of 11 donors after GOLDIC® incubation: blue, T0; green, T24 GOLDIC; red, T24 control Based on Aquaspec analysis, the GOLDIC® procedure leads to a significant…
Insertional Plantar Fasciitis
Fig. 36.1 MRI, sagittal view: partial plantar fascia rupture with bone edema Fig. 36.2 MRI, sagittal view; plantar fasciitis with thickened fascia Electromyography may be helpful if a neurogenic cause…
Long Head of the Biceps Tendinopathy
Fig. 20.1 Arthroscopic view of the biceps tendon with partial tearing and fraying Fig. 20.2 Arthroscopic view of the biceps tendon subluxed out of the bicipital groove 20.3 History and…
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Fig. 18.1 Bigliani classification of acromial shape: type I (flat), type II (curved), and type III (hooked). Copyright Kevin D. Plancher, MD There is significant evidence that anatomic variants may…
Hip Tendinopathies
Fig. 24.1 MRI scan showing an hematoma of the left thigh adductors Treatment options include the usual conservative treatment with rest and NSAIDs. Timing of the following physical rehabilitation depends…
Surgical Treatment of Acute and Chronic Muscle Injuries
Fig. 17.1 Complete avulsion of the proximal hamstrings’ tendon from the ischial tuberosity in a 40-years-old female Quadriceps disinsertions from the patella are instead an uncommon problem with an incidence…
