PURPOSE: To review the current concepts on Achilles tendon involvement in various pathological conditions. METHOD: A literature search was conducted to trace relevant literature on Achilles tendon problems in general pathologies. RESULTS: The Achilles tendon can be involved in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, genetically determined collagen abnormalities, infectious diseases, tumours, and neurological conditions which are not of a primary surgical nature. CONCLUSIONS: Although Achilles tendon problems are classically considered frequent in active individuals from overuse or a single acute episode, problems in the Achilles tendon can be a consequence of several conditions.
Achilles tendon problems: not just an orthopaedic issue.
MAFFULLI, Nicola
2008-01-01
Abstract
PURPOSE: To review the current concepts on Achilles tendon involvement in various pathological conditions. METHOD: A literature search was conducted to trace relevant literature on Achilles tendon problems in general pathologies. RESULTS: The Achilles tendon can be involved in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, genetically determined collagen abnormalities, infectious diseases, tumours, and neurological conditions which are not of a primary surgical nature. CONCLUSIONS: Although Achilles tendon problems are classically considered frequent in active individuals from overuse or a single acute episode, problems in the Achilles tendon can be a consequence of several conditions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
