Saline stripping for tendinopathy (high-volume injection or brisement)

Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings

• Chronic tendinopathy may be associated with overuse injury, athletic activity, being overweight or inflammatory arthritis.

• Pain and swelling occur with impaired performance.

• The condition is associated with thickening of the tendon and intratendinous hypoechoic areas with varying degrees of neovascularity.

Equipment and drugs