Key result
Achilles tendinopathy lacks uniform classification, clear etiology, and effective evidence-based treatments.
Why the study?
The classification, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of Achilles tendinopathy lack unification and clear evidence-based guidance.
The diagnosis and treatment of Achilles tendinopathy remain complicated and lack effective evidence-based research, highlighting the need for further study on its classification and definition.
Classification of Achilles tendinopathy lacks consensus; leaves open standardized criteria and prospective trials before guiding practice.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the classification, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. METHODS: The literature about Achilles tendinopathy at home and abroad was reviewed. The research results of classification and terms, imaging diagnosis, and clinical treatment of Achilles tendinopathy were summarized. RESULTS: The classification and name of Achilles tendinopathy are not completely unified, and the concept is vague, the cause of disease is not clear. There are many treatment plans, but there is no effective evidence-based medicine research. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis and treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is complicated. According to the characteristics of Achilles tendon anatomy and etiology, the classification and definition of Achilles tendinopathy need to be further studied in order to guide clinical treatment more effectively and facilitate experience exchange and learning.
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Zheng et al. (2020) conducted a review in Achilles tendinopathy. A review of Achilles tendinopathy literature reveals that its classification and terminology lack uniformity, etiology remains unclear, and current treatment plans lack effective evidence-based support.
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