Achilles tenosynovitis occurs due to repetitive strain on sheath surrounding the tendon. Common in athletes and sportspersons, it sometimes also occurs in others. Numerous repetitive injuries tear away tendon muscle. This causes inflammation.
Causes and Evaluation of Achilles Tenosynovitis
New York (USA), June 18, 2013
Causes of Achilles Tenosynovitis
Achilles tenosynovitis occurs due to repetitive strain on sheath surrounding the tendon. Although common in athletes and sportspersons, it sometimes also occurs in others. Causes include:
– Earlier injuries scarring tendon tissue
– Insufficient or improper stretching before and after exercises
– Weak and inflexible calf muscles
– Normal deterioration of tendon tissue
– Sudden change in frequency or intensity of training
– Excessive training across hilly tracks or uneven terrain
– Absence of warm-up exercises before training
– Wearing incorrect size or worn-out footwear
– Wearing boots without proper support
– Recurrent and repetitive use of tendon
– Sudden change in footwear from high-heeled to flat shoes
– Arthritis leads to inflammation of joints and associated tendon sheaths
– Infection occurring due to wound around tendon allows bacteria to infect tendon sheath
– Infection from other body parts spreads through bloodstream and affects tendon sheath commonly occurring in people with sexually transmitted diseases
– Excessive overuse of tendon as common in sportspersons, writers, typists, and assembly line workers
Evaluation of Achilles Tenosynovitis
Achilles tenosynovitis occurs due to inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. However, inflammation alone does not cause tenosynovitis. Numerous repetitive injuries tear away tendon muscle. This causes inflammation. Prolonged inflammation and continued strain degenerates tendon leading to tenosynovitis. Nonetheless, tenosynovitis sometimes also occurs in people with no history of tendon overuse.
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