Achilles Tendonitis

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The Achilles tendon ranks as the strongest tendon in the human body connecting the plantaris, gastrocnemius, and soleus to the calcaneus bone. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of achilles tendonitis, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients suffering from achilles tendonitis and related conditions.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the risk factor for developing achilles tendonitis.
  • Outline the typical presentation of a patient with achilles tendonitis.
  • Review treatment options for patients with achilles tendonitis.
  • Review the importance of improving care coordination amongst interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients afflicted by achilles tendonitis.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
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  • Clinical Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology
  • Soft Tissue & Bone
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Name: 'achillesb.png' Attribution: Image courtesy S Bhimji MD
  • Name: 'Achilles Tendonitis.jpg' Attribution: Contributed by Mark A. Dreyer, DPM, FACFAS
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