Achilles Tendon Problems

References

Citations

  1. Mann JA, et al. (2006). Tendon injuries section of Foot and ankle injury. In HB Skinner, ed., Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Orthopedics, pp. 527–533. New York: McGraw-Hill.

  2. Mazzone MF, McCue T (2002). Common conditions of the Achilles tendon. American Family Physician, 65(9): 1805–1810.

  3. Beeharry D, et al. (2005). Familial hypercholesterolaemia commonly presents with Achilles tenosynovitis. Annals of Rheumatic Disease, 65: 312–315.

  4. Van der Linden PD, et al. (2003). Increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture with quinolone antibacterial use, especially in elderly patients taking oral corticosteroids. Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(15): 1801–1807.

  5. Wong J, et al. (2002). Quantitative review of operative and nonoperative management of Achilles tendon ruptures. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(4): 565–575.

Other Works Consulted

  • Haji A, et al. (2004). Percutaneous versus open tendo Achilles repair. Foot and Ankle International, 25(4): 215–218.

  • Khan RJ, et al. (2006). Interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1). Oxford: Update Software.

  • Schepsis AA, et al. (2002). Achilles tendon disorders in athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(2): 287–305.


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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: March 9, 2007
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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