Experts are urging people to be aware of a red flag for a potentially dangerous health condition that can appear in an ...

We present a case series of two patients who presented to the emergency department with spontaneous bilateral Achilles tendon rupture associated with the use of ciprofloxacin. Tendinitis and tendon ...

The weaker it is, the more work the muscle puts on the tendon. There are two main forms of Achilles tendinitis — insertional and non-insertional. Insertional Achilles tendinitis is pain and ...

Four months later, with my leg not much better, he told me that my only option would be an Achilles tendon decompression, where they would open the tendon lining to alleviate the swelling.

Your shoes rubbing against it throughout the day can make it worse. Achilles tendonitis can also cause swelling and stiffness. A stone bruise—or heel fat pad syndrome—is a general term for ...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasound can correctly visualise partial ruptures of the proximal Achilles tendon. Method: This was a prospective study in which all ...

Common reasons for pain in the feet, swelling, and difficulty walking include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and bunions. Overuse injuries and health problems such as diabetes ...

Background In our clinical practice, we noticed that individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) frequently complain on pain or swelling above Achilles tendon. We found no studies that ...

For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica. A painful condition due to injury of a cord that connects the calf muscles at the back of the ...

An Achilles tendon injury can range from a mild case of tendinitis (inflammation and swelling) to a more serious rupture or tear that requires repair surgery. The AAOS reports that an acute Achilles ...

Background Ultrasound (US) imaging is commonly used to visualise tendon structure. It is not clear whether the presence of structural abnormalities in asymptomatic tendons predicts the development of ...

previously called Achilles tendonitis, is a common injury in runners and other athletes. The diagnosis is based on symptoms of pain and swelling in the tendon that limits activities. [3,4 ...