Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon which runs down the back of the calf into the heel. Achilles tendinitis is a continuum of injury beginning with mild inflammation progressing ...

BOSTON — According to presented results, in-office needle tendoscopy yielded improvements in short-term clinical and functional outcomes for patients with midsubstance chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition, particularly in those who run. It is a chronic, activity-limiting syndrome, defined by the presence of pain and thickening in the Achilles tendon (Figure 1 ...

Researchers have found an alternative, "non-surgical" method to treat chronic tendinosis (tendinitis) of the Achilles tendon that fails conservative treatment, according to a study performed at ...

Achilles tendinitis can be acute or chronic. Acute tendinitis will happen as a result of overuse or training too much, too soon especially on hard surfaces or up hills.

Researchers have found an alternative, "nonsurgical" method to treat chronic tendinosis (tendinitis) of the Achilles tendon that fails conservative treatment, according to a study performed at the ...

High-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy may be an effective treatment option for patients with chronic noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy, according to a study by a sports medicine ...

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body and may be the most important tendon in the foot or leg for an athlete. One study found that acute and chronic Achilles ...

Objective: To evaluate the morphological response and healing process after transverse ultrasound guided core biopsies in chronic Achilles tendinosis using serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over ...

Methods: Colour Doppler ultrasound guided electrocoagulation was used on vessels in the ventral portion of the Achilles tendon in 11 patients (seven men, four women, mean age 41 years) with painful ...