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Review
. 2002 Aug;36(4):239-49.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.36.4.239.

Achilles tendinopathy: some aspects of basic science and clinical management

D Kader  1 , A Saxena, T Movin, N Maffulli
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Achilles tendinopathy: some aspects of basic science and clinical management

D Kader et al. Br J Sports Med. 2002 Aug.

Abstract

Achilles tendinopathy is prevalent and potentially incapacitating in athletes involved in running sports. It is a degenerative, not an inflammatory, condition. Most patients respond to conservative measures if the condition is recognised early. Surgery usually involves removal of adhesions and degenerated areas and decompression of the tendon by tenotomy or measures that influence the local circulation.

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