Monday 22 October 2012

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

The most common Achilles tendon injuries are Achilles tendinosis and Achilles tendon rupture.  Achilles tendinosis is the soreness or stiffness of the tendon, generally due to overuse. Achilles tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) was thought to be the cause of most tendon pain, until the late 90s when scientists discovered no evidence of inflammation. Partial and full Achilles tendon ruptures are most likely to occur in sports requiring sudden eccentric stretching, such as sprinting. Maffulli et al. suggested that the clinical label of tendinopathy should be given to the combination of tendon pain, swelling and impaired performance. Achilles tendon rupture is a partial or complete break in the tendon.

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon

Achilles Tendon


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