II. Epidemiology
- More common over age 35 years
III. Pathophysiology
- Degeneration of achilles tendon associated with aging
- Vascular compromise and microtrauma contributes
- Non-inflammatory diffuse achilles tendon thickening
- Fibrosis and calcification of achilles tendon
IV. Symptoms
- Often without symptoms
V. Signs
- Non-tender palpable Nodule or cord at achilles tendon
VI. Differential Diagnosis
VII. Management
- Same as for Achilles Tendonitis