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Injection therapies for Achilles tendinopathy.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews | 2015 | Kearney RS, Parsons N, Metcalfe D, Costa ML

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: Rebecca S Kearney, Nick Parsons, David Metcalfe and Matthew L Costa: the authors' institution, University of Warwick, has received research grants and PRP (platelet‐rich plasma) materials at cost price for studies related to the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture, including injection studies. Rebecca S Kearney, N...

Outcomes After Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy Compared With Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Retrospective Review

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine | 2024 | James J. Butler, Brittany DeClouette, Mohammad T. Azam, Raymond C. Walls

Background: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment modality that is used in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Purposes: To (1) retrospectively assess outcomes after ESWT for both noninsertional AT (NAT) and insertional AT (IAT) at >1-year follow-up and (2) identify potential predictors of outcomes. Study Design: Cohort study; Level...

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Sports Medicine Injuries.

Current sports medicine reports | 2021 | Schroeder AN, Tenforde AS, Jelsing EJ

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 2. J Man Manip Ther. 2021 Oct;29(5):276-287. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2021.1904348. Epub 2021 Mar 26. The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review. Savva C(1), Karagiannis C(1), Korakakis V(2), Efstathiou M(3). Author information: (1)Department of Health Science, European University, Nicosia, Cyprus. (2)Aspet...

The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review.

The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy | 2021 | Savva C, Karagiannis C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: All authors declare that there is not any interest or relationship, financial or otherwise that might be perceived as influencing an author’s objectivity is considered a potential source of conflict of interest. 3. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Jan 28;21(3):844. doi: 10.3390/ijms21030844. Spectrum of Tendon Pathologies: Triggers, Trai...

Spectrum of Tendon Pathologies: Triggers, Trails and End-State.

International journal of molecular sciences | 2020 | Steinmann S, Pfeifer CG, Brochhausen C, Docheva D

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest. 4. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2018 Apr;129:352-375. doi: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.12.016. Epub 2017 Dec 24. Rescue plan for Achilles: Therapeutics steering the fate and functions of stem cells in tendon wound healing. Schneider M(1), Angele P(1), Järvinen TAH(2), Docheva D(3). Author informat...

Anatomical and Functional Considerations in Achilles Tendon Lesions.

Foot and ankle clinics | 2019 | Dederer KM, Tennant JN

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 11. J Clin Med. 2022 Jun 27;11(13):3698. doi: 10.3390/jcm11133698. Achilles Tendon Rupture and Dysmetabolic Diseases: A Multicentric, Epidemiologic Study. Oliva F(1), Marsilio E(1), Asparago G(1), Giai Via A(2), Biz C(3), Padulo J(4), Spoliti M(5), Foti C(6), Oliva G(7), Mannarini S(8)(9), Rossi AA(8)(9), Ruggieri P(3), Maffulli N(1)(10)(11). Author inform...

Rescue plan for Achilles: Therapeutics steering the fate and functions of stem cells in tendon wound healing.

Advanced drug delivery reviews | 2018 | Schneider M, Angele P, Järvinen TAH, Docheva D

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Radiographics. 2024 Apr;44(4):e230163. doi: 10.1148/rg.230163. The Heel Complex: Anatomy, Imaging, Pathologic Conditions, and Treatment. Flores DV(1), Goes PK(1), Damer A(1), Huang BK(1). Author information: (1)From the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (D...

Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review.

PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation | 2018 | Reilly JM, Bluman E, Tenforde AS

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 10. Foot Ankle Clin. 2019 Sep;24(3):371-385. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.04.001. Anatomical and Functional Considerations in Achilles Tendon Lesions. Dederer KM(1), Tennant JN(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA. (2)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universit...

What Do You Do With The Achilles if You Have No Fancy Toys?

Foot and ankle clinics | 2017 | Shah R, Patil SD

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 18. Aust J Gen Pract. 2020 Nov;49(11):715-719. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-07-20-5506. The Achilles tendon: Management of acute and chronic conditions. Touzell A(1). Author information: (1)BMed, BMedSci (Hons), MPH (Dist), GradDipSurgAnat, FRACS (Orth), Senior Adjunct Lecturer, Peninsula Clinical School, Monash University, Vic; Visiting Medical Officer, Peninsula H...

Combined Tendon and Bone Allograft Transplantation for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures.

Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery | 2016 | Catanzariti AR, Hentges M

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Arthroscopy. 2007 Aug;23(8):889-902. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.03.003. Epub 2007 May 7. Arthroscopy and endoscopy of the foot and ankle: indications for new techniques. Lui TH(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, China. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk Comment in Arthroscopy. 2007 Aug;23(8):...

Achilles Tendinopathy.

Journal unavailable | 2026 | Medina Pabón MA, Naqvi U

Conflict of interest statement: Disclosure: Miguel Medina Pabón declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Disclosure: Usker Naqvi declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 9. PM R. 2018 Dec;10(12):1385-1403. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.007. Epub 2018 Jun 1. Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lowe...

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision – 2024

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy | 2025

Midportion tendinopathy is a common overuse lower extremity injury, with a prevalence of 4% to 7%. Achilles tendinopathy especially affects people who participate in activities that load the Achilles tendon, such as running. The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment—Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire has been the go-to patient-reported outcome measure of the perceived impact of...

Comparison of Haglund Height and Angle in Persons with or without Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Nepal Orthopedic Association Journal | 2025 | Praphulla Shrestha

BACKGROUND Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) has been associated with Haglund deformity of the posterosuperior calcaneal tubercle. During surgical treatment of IAT, excision of the Haglund deformity is being performed as a routine, which adds morbidity. We wanted to find out if is that really necessary or not by comparing the Haglund height and angle between patients with...

Post-operative Achilles Tendinopathy Following Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Report of Two Cases

Cureus | 2025 | Jake Van Weezep, Daniella Rivera, Alexander Kim

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision – 2024

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy | 2025 | Christopher Bise, Adam Lutz, Robroy Martin

The goal of this “Perspective for Payers” is to provide payers and providers with key insights into the anticipated duration of care, number of visits, and expected clinical outcomes for patients diagnosed with M76.6 Achilles tendinitis/Achilles bursitis. The data presented were obtained from a nationwide outpatient provider operating over 900 clinics across 24 states. Addition...

The Heel Complex: Anatomy, Imaging, Pathologic Conditions, and Treatment.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc | 2024 | Flores DV, Goes PK, Damer A, Huang BK

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Hong Kong Med J. 2014 Dec;20(6):545-7. doi: 10.12809/hkmj134105. Fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles tendinitis. Tam PK(1), Ho CT(1). Author information: (1)Department of Medicine, Tung Wah Hospital, 12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. We report a case of Achilles tendinitis after intake of ciprofloxacin for treatment of respiratory tract infection. F...

Musculoskeletal manifestations of alkaptonuria: A case report and literature review.

European journal of rheumatology | 2019 | Wu K, Bauer E, Myung G, Fang MA

Conflict of interest statement: Conflict of Interest: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare. 20. Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb). 2024 Aug;127(8):597-606. doi: 10.1007/s00113-024-01454-w. Epub 2024 Jul 11. [Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon : Diagnostics, treatment and aftercare]. [Article in German; Abstract available in German from the publisher] Fischer S(1). Auth...

[Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon : Diagnostics, treatment and aftercare].

Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) | 2024 | Fischer S

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Levofloxacin/prednisone

Reactions Weekly | 2023

Achilles Tendon Rupture and Dysmetabolic Diseases: A Multicentric, Epidemiologic Study.

Journal of clinical medicine | 2022 | Oliva F, Marsilio E, Asparago G, Giai Via A

Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest. 12. Clin Sports Med. 2003 Oct;22(4):761-76. doi: 10.1016/s0278-5919(03)00009-7. Rupture of the Achilles and patellar tendons. Maffulli N(1), Wong J. Author information: (1)Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill ST47QB, UK. n.maffulli@kee...

Insertional versus non-insertional tendoachilles tears: a comparative analysis of various predisposing factors and outcome following a repair.

International orthopaedics | 2022 | Ramakanth R, Sundararajan SR, Goud BH, Dsouza T

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 15. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2016 Jan;33(1):125-37. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2015.07.003. Epub 2015 Aug 30. Combined Tendon and Bone Allograft Transplantation for Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Catanzariti AR(1), Hentges M(2). Author information: (1)Residency Training Program, Foot & Ankle Surgery, West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, N1, Pittsburgh, PA...

Arthroscopy and endoscopy of the foot and ankle: indications for new techniques.

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association | 2007 | Lui TH

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 17. Foot Ankle Clin. 2017 Dec;22(4):801-818. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2017.07.008. Epub 2017 Sep 28. What Do You Do With The Achilles if You Have No Fancy Toys? Shah R(1), Patil SD(2). Author information: (1)Global Foot and Ankle Council; Asia-Pacific Foot and Ankle Council; Indian Foot and Ankle Society; Sunshine Global Hospitals, Vadodara, Gujarat, India; Suns...

Achilles Tendinopathy Management (ATM): A Single Blinded Placebo Controlled Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

OrthoMedia | 2022

Hindfoot endoscopy.

Foot and ankle clinics | 2006 | van Dijk CN

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 14. Int Orthop. 2022 May;46(5):1009-1017. doi: 10.1007/s00264-022-05337-w. Epub 2022 Feb 15. Insertional versus non-insertional tendoachilles tears: a comparative analysis of various predisposing factors and outcome following a repair. Ramakanth R(1), Sundararajan SR(2), Goud BH(1), Dsouza T(1), Rajasekaran S(3). Author information: (1)Department of Arthro...

The Achilles tendon: Management of acute and chronic conditions.

Australian journal of general practice | 2020 | Touzell A

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 19. Eur J Rheumatol. 2018 Nov 16;6(2):98-101. doi: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2018.18116. Print 2019 Apr. Musculoskeletal manifestations of alkaptonuria: A case report and literature review. Wu K(1)(2), Bauer E(1)(2), Myung G(1)(2), Fang MA(1)(2). Author information: (1)Division of Rheumatology, University of California David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles,...

Fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles tendinitis.

Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi | 2014 | Tam PK, Ho CT

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 7. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 May 26;2015(5):CD010960. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010960.pub2. Injection therapies for Achilles tendinopathy. Kearney RS(1), Parsons N, Metcalfe D, Costa ML. Author information: (1)Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, CV4 7AL. Update of doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010960. BACKGROUND: Achilles tendinopa...

Rupture of the Achilles and patellar tendons.

Clinics in sports medicine | 2003 | Maffulli N, Wong J

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 13. Foot Ankle Clin. 2006 Jun;11(2):391-414, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2006.03.002. Hindfoot endoscopy. van Dijk CN(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. m.lammerts@amc.uva.nl Hindfoot pain can be caused by a variety of pathologies; most of these can be diagn...

Achilles Tendinopathy

Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: a Team Approach | 2018 | S. Brent Brotzman

Pravastatin/rosuvastatin

Reactions Weekly | 2018

Achilles Tendinopathy

Physical Therapy: Treatment of Common Orthopedic Conditions | 2016 | Lisa Giannone

Achilles Tendinopathy and Ruptures

Sports Medicine for the Orthopedic Resident | 2016 | William D. Hage

Levofloxacin

Reactions Weekly | 2004 | &NA;

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Current Orthopedic diagnosis & treatment | 2000 | J. D. Heckman

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Key Topics in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery | 1999

Traumatic Rupture of the Achilles Tendon

Orthopedic Clinics of North America | 1974 | Aurelio Pérez Teuffer