In the largest study of 775 patients, the overall complication rate of surgically treated Achilles tendon ruptures was 20% ... This splint is an ankle-foot orthosis that holds the ankle at ...

This can weaken it to an extent where the tendon can partially or completely tear, known as an Achilles rupture. Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that is highly contagious. It is easily ...

Conclusions The injury mechanism for Achilles tendon rupture involves dorsiflexion of the foot with knee extension, whilst the plantarflexor muscles are eccentrically contracting. Further research is ...

To prevent foot pain and injury, especially in the season of baseball, football and marathons, here is some important information about the Achilles tendon and the heel. Your Achilles tendon runs ...

of mercury; but its use is optional. The plantar surface of the foot is then placed against the abdomen of the operator, so that the Achilles tendon is stretched. Thus, both hands of the surgeon ...

we investigated if inflammation is a feature of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture. Methods We studied Achilles tendon biopsies from symptomatic patients with either mid-portion tendinopathy or rupture ...

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