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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2010; 14(3): 307-322
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1254520
© Thieme Medical PublishersDOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1254520
The Achilles Tendon
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Publication Date:
10 June 2010 (online)
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