The Achilles tendon

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2010 Sep;14(3):307-22. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1254520. Epub 2010 Jun 10.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / anatomy & histology*
  • Achilles Tendon / injuries*
  • Achilles Tendon / surgery
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bursitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Bursitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Radiography
  • Rupture
  • Tendinopathy / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendinopathy / pathology
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery
  • Ultrasonography