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Tendinopathy

Tendons are comprised of long strong strands of protein called collagen, intersapced with cells called tenocytes. 

Tendons transmit amazingly huge repetitive forces, undertaking activities such as running or jumping. Some time their intrinsic healing ability is overwhelmed, leading to tendon micro-tears. These degenerative lesions are often described as tendinopathy.  Tendons have a poor blood supply and their healing rate is much slower than other musculoskeletal tissues. 

Sometimes an abnormal healing response to the micro-tears occurs, known as angiofibroblastic degeneration. 

Patients notice pain, swelling and impaired function at the site of the tendon injury.

Common tendon injuries include Jumper's Knee, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, Achilles Tendinosis,  Hamstring Tendinosis, Hip adductors and Gluteal Tendinosis and Plantar fascitis. De Quervain's tenosynovitis is also similar.

 

PRP may help healing of achilles tendon

PRP may help healing of achilles tendon