Achilles Tendon Disorders - 24/02/14
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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. 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.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Achilles tendon, Retrocalcaneal bursitis, Achilles rupture, Tendinitis, Achilles tendinosis, Haglund deformity, Paratenonitis
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Vol 98 - N° 2
P. 331-338 - mars 2014 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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