Doppler Ultrasound Signal in Achilles Tendinopathy Reduces Immediately After Activity

Ultrasound and Color Doppler-Guided Surgery for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy-Results of a Pilot Study

Background: Treatment of insertional achilles tendinopathy is known to be difficult. Eccentric calf muscle exercises and extracorporeal shockwave therapy have been proposed as the primary treatments for this condition, but surgery is indicated after failed conservative management. There is no consensus about the most efficient surgical treatment. Objectives: To evaluate a new ultrasound and col...

Pattern of Fascicular Involvement in Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy at Ultrasound

BACKGROUND The Achilles tendon is composed of fascicles from the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles, which are identifiable as discrete components at anatomical dissection. HYPOTHESIS The pattern of fascicular involvement in Achilles tendinopathy may be characterized at ultrasound, and this characterization is reliable between different observers. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional diagnostic study...

Achilles tendinopathy after treatment with ophthalmic moxifloxacin.

Tendinopathy and Doppler activity: the vascular response of the Achilles tendon to exercise.

BACKGROUND Intratendinous Doppler activity has been interpreted as an equivalent of neovessels in the Achilles tendon and as a sign of tendinosis (AT). AIM To evaluate the vascular response as indicated by color Doppler activity after repeated loading of both symptomatic and non-symptomatic Achilles tendons. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ten non-trained, healthy subjects ran 5 km. Ultrasound (US) Do...

Achilles Tendinopathy and Rupture

The Achilles tendon begins near the mid-calf and inserts into the posterior of the calcaneus, connecting the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the ankle. It is surrounded by a connective tissue sheath (paratenon, or 'paratendon'), rather than a true synovial sheath. The paratenon, which is very vascular and highly innervated, stretches with movement, allowing maximum gliding action. Near the ...