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Sports Injuries and Prevention

Tendons

NEWS:

ARTICLES:

Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow

JOURNAL ARTICLES:

Acute and chronic peroneal tendon dislocations. (Foot Ankle Clin. 2007 )

[Hand function after surgery for flexor tendon injuries] (Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2008 )

Physical examination for partial tears of the biceps tendon. (Am J Sports Med. 2007 )

Tendons and ligaments are anatomically distinct but overlap in molecular and morphological features--a comparative study in an ovine model. (J Orthop Res. 2007 ) "The results of this study support the null hypothesis suggesting that the patellar tendon is similar to other tendons and demonstrate that tendons have different characteristics to ligaments."

The role of stretching in tendon injuries. (Br J Sports Med. 2007)

TREATMENT:

Biceps tendon and superior labrum injuries: decision making. (Instr Course Lect. 2008)

Complications of distal biceps tendon repairs. (Sports Med Arthrosc. 2008)

Diagnosis and treatment of distal biceps and anterior elbow pain in throwing athletes. (Sports Med Arthrosc. 2008)

Low molecular weight heparin impairs tendon repair. (J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008)

Natural Remedies for Tendonitis

Repair and rehabilitation of extensor hallucis longus and brevis tendon lacerations in a professional dancer. (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 )

Repair of the ruptured distal biceps tendon: a systematic review. (Am J Sports Med. 2008)

Surgical repair of complete proximal hamstring tendon ruptures in water skiers and bull riders: a report of four cases and review of the literature. (Br J Sports Med. 2005)

TENDINITIS AND BURSITIS (Alternative Medicine)

Tendinitis (Alternative Medicine) "Tendinitis is the painful inflammation of a tendon and its ligaments, which attach it to the bone. It often results from the stress of repetitive movements. Acute tendinitis may become chronic if it is not treated. The areas most commonly affected by tendinitis are the shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis or impingement syndrome), elbow (tennis elbow or golfer's elbow), wrist and thumb (de Quervain's disease), knee (jumper's knee), and ankle (Achilles tendinitis). Calcific tendinitis, which occurs when calcium deposits build up in a joint, often appears in people with a chronic disease, such as diabetes. ."

Tendon: biology, biomechanics, repair, growth factors, and evolving treatment options. (J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008 ) “Immobilization of the digit or limb will promote faster healing but inevitably results in the formation of adhesions between the tendon and tendon sheath, which leads to friction and reduced gliding. Loading during the healing phase is critical to avoid these adhesions but involves increased risk of rupture of the repaired tendon. Understanding the biology and organization of the native tendon and the process of morphogenesis of tendon tissue is necessary to improve current treatment modalities”

The combined treatment effects of therapeutic laser and exercise on tendon repair. (Photomed Laser Surg. 2008)

Treatment of partial distal biceps tendon tears. (Sports Med Arthrosc. 2008)

Treatment of tendinopathy: what works, what does not, and what is on the horizon. (Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008 ) “NSAIDS and corticosteroids appear to provide pain relief in the short term, but their effectiveness in the long term has not been demonstrated. We identified inconsistent results with shock wave therapy and physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, iontophoresis and low-level laser therapy. Current data support the use of eccentric strengthening protocols, sclerotherapy, and nitric oxide patches, but larger, multicenter trials are needed to confirm the early results with these treatments. Preliminary work with growth factors and stem cells is promising, but further study is required in these fields. Surgery remains the last option due to the morbidity and inconsistent outcomes. The ideal treatment for tendinopathy remains unclear.”

What are causes and treatment strategies for patellar-tendinopathy in female runners? (J Biomech. 2008)

GUIDELINES:

NICE - Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for refractory tendinopathies (plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow) (2005)

INTERNET SITES:

A Patient's Guide to Biceps Rupture

A Patient's Guide to Biceps Tendonitis

A Patient's Guide to Tendonitis

Best Treatment for Tendinopathy

NIH - Tendinitis

NIH – Tendinitis (Medical Encyclopedia) “Tendinitis can occur as a result of injury, overuse, or with aging as the tendon loses elasticity. It can also be seen in systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes. Tendinitis can occur in any tendon, but some commonly affected sites are the shoulder, the wrist, the heel (Achilles tendonitis), and the elbow.”

NIH – Tendonitis ((Medical Encyclopedia)

Tendinitis (Mayo)

Tendonitis Information

Tendonitis - Tendinitis

Tenosynovitis: Including Tendonitis / Tendinitis (Patient UK)

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