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.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in 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 - marzo 2014 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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