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
VIII. References
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Concepts | Pathologic Function (T046) |
SnomedCT | 203003003 |
English | Achilles degeneration, Achilles degeneration (disorder) |
Spanish | degeneración del tendón de Aquiles (trastorno), degeneración del tendón de Aquiles |