Enthesopathy is an inflammatory disorder affecting the site where muscles and ligaments attach to the joints and bones.The exact cause of the disease is not known but it is associated with rheumatic conditions such as seronegative spondylitis, Crohn's disease, and ankylosing spondylitis. However, these enthesopathies flare up due to repetitive stresses on these areas where tendon or ligaments or fascia attach to bone. Also, these inflammatory conditions can be treated effectively. Tennis Elbow in Enthesopathy: Tennis elbow is one of the most common enthesopathy where the muscles to the hand and fingers are attached to the outer aspect of the elbow. Those who suffer from this condition have pain on playing tennis or shuttle, badminton, gripping objects while washing clothes or cleaning dishes. Treatment includes x-rays to rule out any other cause of pain, and blood tests to find out for rheumatic conditions. Anti-inflammatories, physiotherapy, and exercises normally are sufficient. Sometimes in intractable pain, steroid injections locally can be given for relief. Plantar Fasciitis: Enthesopathy of the heel, a painful condition experienced when rising from bed or prolonged sitting, results from the inflammation of tissue detached from the heel bone. While rest often alleviates the pain, treatment may involve anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy, and specialized footwear. In rare cases where conservative measures fail, surgery may be considered. Ta Insertional Tendinitis: Tendo Achilles is the largest tendon in the body and it connects the calf muscle to heel bone. Inflammation at this site leads to pain and swelling. Calcium deposits tend to …
May 1, 2023
Enthesopathy
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