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Biomechanics of the Achilles tendon
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2008Tendons behave viscoelastically and exhibit adaptive responses to conditions of increased loading and disuse. Strain patterns in tendons may not be uniform, as tendons show stress-shielded areas and areas subjected to compressive loading at the enthesis.
Maganaris CN +2 more
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Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation
Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2009The operative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture marks the beginning of a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The goals of the rehabilitation program start with the reduction of pain and swelling and the recovery of ankle motion and power. They conclude with the restoration of coordinated activity and safe return to athletic activity.
Adam C, Strom, Mark M, Casillas
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IMAGING OF THE ACHILLES' TENDON
Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2000The Achilles' tendon is amenable to imaging because of its superficial location and the presence of surrounding fat. This article reviews the ultrasound, the MR image, and the radiographic appearance of the normal and damaged tendon. The potential value to patient management is discussed for each modality.
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Surgery of The Achilles’ Tendon
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 2001Without question, injury to the Achilles' tendon is one of the commonest running injuries involving the lower extremity. Repair of acute and delayed ruptures is discussed. Tendonitis is by far commoner than ruptures. The pathology and conservative and surgical treatments are discussed.
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Current Diabetes Reviews, 2017
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic problems and is characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia. Exposure to chronic hyperglycaemia can affect many tissues including the Achilles Tendon, which is one of the largest tendons in the body. The current literature on the effects of hyperglycaemia on tendons is sparse, though evidence on rat ...
Lucy, Partridge, Satyan, Rajbhandari
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic problems and is characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia. Exposure to chronic hyperglycaemia can affect many tissues including the Achilles Tendon, which is one of the largest tendons in the body. The current literature on the effects of hyperglycaemia on tendons is sparse, though evidence on rat ...
Lucy, Partridge, Satyan, Rajbhandari
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The Anatomy of the Achilles Tendon
Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2005The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body. It is the conjoined tendon of the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles, and may have a small contribution from the plantaris. The muscles and the Achilles tendon are in the posterior, superficial compartment of the calf.
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Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2013
The patient was a 30-year-old man who was referred to a physical therapist for a chief complaint of a painful, swollen left lower leg that had caused difficulty with walking in the previous 3 weeks. Prior to physical therapist referral, the patient's primary care provider ordered radiographs of the left ankle, which were interpreted as normal.
Mario F, Cruz +2 more
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The patient was a 30-year-old man who was referred to a physical therapist for a chief complaint of a painful, swollen left lower leg that had caused difficulty with walking in the previous 3 weeks. Prior to physical therapist referral, the patient's primary care provider ordered radiographs of the left ankle, which were interpreted as normal.
Mario F, Cruz +2 more
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Clinics in Sports Medicine, 1994
In conclusion, the sports medicine specialist is able to use a spectrum of diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation techniques to identify etiologic factors and to choose optimal treatment regimens for patients with Achilles tendinitis or traumatic rupture.
C A, Soma, B R, Mandelbaum
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In conclusion, the sports medicine specialist is able to use a spectrum of diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitation techniques to identify etiologic factors and to choose optimal treatment regimens for patients with Achilles tendinitis or traumatic rupture.
C A, Soma, B R, Mandelbaum
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Medical Clinics of North America, 2014
Achilles tendon disorders include tendinosis, paratenonitis, insertional tendinitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, and frank rupture. Patients present with pain and swelling in the posterior aspect of the ankle. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are helpful in confirming the diagnosis and guiding treatment.
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Achilles tendon disorders include tendinosis, paratenonitis, insertional tendinitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, and frank rupture. Patients present with pain and swelling in the posterior aspect of the ankle. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound are helpful in confirming the diagnosis and guiding treatment.
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Der Orthopäde, 2000
The treatment of acute of Achilles tendon rupture experienced a dynamic development in the last ten years. Decisive for this development was the application of MRI and above all the ultrasonography in the diagnostics of the pathological changes and injuries of tendons.
H, Thermann, T, Hüfner, H, Tscherne
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The treatment of acute of Achilles tendon rupture experienced a dynamic development in the last ten years. Decisive for this development was the application of MRI and above all the ultrasonography in the diagnostics of the pathological changes and injuries of tendons.
H, Thermann, T, Hüfner, H, Tscherne
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