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Review
. 2009 Sep;70(9):519-23.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.9.43869.

Achilles tendinopathy: pathology and management strategies

Ali Abbassian  1 , Rashid Khan
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Review

Achilles tendinopathy: pathology and management strategies

Ali Abbassian et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009 Sep.

Abstract

As patient expectation is rising, surgery is being considered more frequently for Achilles tendinopathy. Traditional open interventions have a significant morbidity, rising interest in less invasive techniques. This review discusses some of the current concepts and controversies in the management and pathology of tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon.

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