Achilles tendon disorders

Steven B. Weinfeld

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2013.11.005

Achilles tendon disorders

Steven B. Weinfeld

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Abstract

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. Nonsurgical management of Achilles tendon disorders includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, bracing, and footwear modification. Surgical treatment includes debridement of the diseased area of the tendon with direct repair. Tendon transfer may be necessary to augment the strength of the Achilles tendon.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	331-338
Number of pages	8
Journal	Medical Clinics of North America
Volume	98
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2013.11.005
State	Published - Mar 2014

Keywords

Achilles rupture
Achilles tendinosis
Achilles tendon
Haglund deformity
Paratenonitis
Retrocalcaneal bursitis
Tendinitis

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