Tendons – time to revisit inflammation. Issue 21 (9th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rees, Jonathan D; Stride, Matthew; Scott, Alex
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 48:Issue 21(2014)
• Page Start: 1553
• Page End: 1557
• Publication Date: 2013-03-09
• Subjects: Immune Function -- Immunology -- Tendons; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091957
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : It is currently widely accepted among clinicians that chronic tendinopathy is caused by a degenerative process devoid of inflammation. Current treatment strategies are focused on physical treatments, peritendinous or intratendinous injections of blood or blood products and interruption of painful stimuli. Results have been at best, moderately good and at worst a failure. The evidence for non-infammatory degenerative processes alone as the cause of tendinopathy is surprisingly weak. There is convincing evidence that the inflammatory response is a key component of chronic tendinopathy. Newer anti-inflammatory modalities may provide alternative potential opportunities in treating chronic tendinopathies and should be explored further.