How much do you know about Tendon Injuries?

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What is the primary component of tendons?

Endotenon

Lymphatic vessels

Proteoglycans

Collagen (correct)

Which stage of tendon injury involves increased maturation of collagen and alignment of fibrils in the direction of mechanical stress?

Inflammatory stage

Maturation stage (correct)

Proliferation stage

None of the above

What is the difference between acute and chronic tendinopathy?

Acute tendinopathy is characterized by a gradual development over time, while chronic tendinopathy is caused by a traumatic incident

Acute tendinopathy shows signs of inflammation, while chronic tendinopathy is caused by overuse injury (correct)

Acute tendinopathy is characterized by a disorganized healing reaction, while chronic tendinopathy shows signs of inflammation

Acute tendinopathy involves overuse injury, while chronic tendinopathy is caused by a traumatic incident

What is the Alfredson Protocol?

A conservative approach to tendinopathy management Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for a tendon rupture?

Rest and compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of tendons?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

What are the two clinical forms of tendinopathy?

Tendinitis and tendinosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of chronic tendinosis?

Pain and stiffness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percutaneous electrolysis in tendon repair?

To create new collagen molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for a muscle strain in the proliferative phase?

Mechanical stimulus and stretching Signup and view all the answers

Tendons are primarily made up of type II collagen.

False Signup and view all the answers

The first stage of tendon injury is characterized by the recruitment of monocytes and macrophages.

True Signup and view all the answers

Tendinosis is typically caused by a traumatic incident that tears the tendon.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Alfredson Protocol is a conservative approach to treating tendinopathy that does not require equipment.

True Signup and view all the answers

Surgery and immobilization for 2 to 6 weeks is the recommended treatment for muscle strains.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of tendon injury repair and what happens during each stage?

The three stages of tendon injury repair are inflammatory, proliferation, and maturation. During the inflammatory stage, monocytes and macrophages are recruited, and phagocytosis of necrotic materials occurs. During the proliferation stage, tenocytes synthesize large amounts of collagen and proteoglycans. And during the maturation stage, collagen fibrils become aligned in the direction of mechanical stress. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two clinical forms of tendinopathy and how do they differ?

The two clinical forms of tendinopathy are acute (tendonitis/tenosynovitis) and chronic (tendinosis/tenosynoviosis). Acute tendinopathy is a traumatic incident with signs of an inflammatory reaction, while chronic tendinopathy gradually develops over time without clinical or histological signs of inflammation and disorganized healing reaction. Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of acute tendonitis?

The symptoms of acute tendonitis include pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, and/or swelling near the injured tendon. Pain may increase with activity, and there may be tendon crackling when it moves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Alfredson Protocol and why is it effective?

The Alfredson Protocol is a conservative approach to tendinopathy that is low-cost, requires no equipment, and is self-managed. It is effective because it involves eccentric exercises that promote tissue repair and reduce pain. Signup and view all the answers

What is percutaneous electrolysis and how does it promote tissue repair?

Percutaneous electrolysis is non-thermal electrochemical ablation through a cathodic flow in the region or clinical focus of the degenerated tendon. It produces the dissociation of water, salts, and amino acids of the extracellular matrix, creating new collagen molecules. Signup and view all the answers