The Achilles Tendon

Michele Calleja; David A Connell

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1254520

Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2010; 14(3): 307-322
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1254520

The Achilles Tendon

Michele Calleja¹ , David A. Connell¹

¹Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Achilles tendon disorders are among the most common conditions seen by sports medicine physicians. The request for radiological assessment and for radiologically assisted therapy is on the steady increase. Thus understanding the anatomy and biomechanics of the Achilles tendon is crucial to the effective radiological diagnosis and thus the management of such conditions.

KEYWORDS

Achilles tendon - diagnostic imaging - magnetic resonance imaging - tendon injury - ultrasonography - growth factors

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Michele CallejaM.D. F.R.C.R.

Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill

Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP UK

eMail: michc@doctors.org.uk