Tendinopathy

A comprehensive, user-friendly guide to up-to-date diagnostic and management information for tendinopathies of the upper and lower extremities
Discusses clinical presentation, physical exam, imaging, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment techniques, including when to refer for surgery
An excellent resource for sports medicine specialists, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists

Autorentext

Kentaro Onishi, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Michael Fredericson, MD, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA Jason L. Dragoo, MD, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA

Inhalt
Biological and Biomechanical Adaptation of Young and Aging Tendons to Exercise.- The Pathogenic Mechanisms of Tendinopathy.- Rotator Cuff Tendon.- Biceps Tendon.- Common Extensor Tendon/Common Flexor Tendon.- Tendons in Wrist and Hand.- Rectus Abdominis and Hip Adductor Tendon.- Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy.- Lateral Gluteal Tendinopathy.- Quadriceps Tendon.- Patellar Tendinopathy.- Distal Hamstring, Pes Anserine, Popliteal Tendinopathy.- Peroneal Tendinopathy.- Anterior/Dorsal Ankle Tendons.- Medial Ankle/Plantar Foot Tendinopathy.- Achilles Tendon.- Plantar Fascia.- Office-Based Mechanical Procedures for Tendons.- Office-Based Orthobiologic Procedures for Tendons.- Emerging In-Office Procedures: Chemical Ablation, Dextrose Hyperosmolar Injections.- Emerging Operative Procedures for Tendons.