Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 133-136, September 2010

Ultrasound Evaluation of Achilles Tendinopathy

  • Emmanuel Ehiwe, MSc, PgD Educ, PgC, PgD Uss, DIR

      Affiliations

    • Spire Harpenden Hospital, Hertfordshire, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Emma Ehiwe, MSc, Pgd Educ, PgC, PgD Uss, DIR, Senior Radiographer, Spire Harpenden Hospital, Hertfordshire UK AL5 4BP.
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  • Chyke I. Ohuegbe, MSc, BSc

      Affiliations

    • In-Health Group, London Diagnostic Project, London, UK
  • ,
  • Rasheed Arogundade, MB, FMCR, FWACS

      Affiliations

    • Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria

published online 02 August 2010.

Abstract 

Introduction

We sought to highlight the significance of ultrasound in assessing injuries to the Achilles tendon.

Methods

Using a case study approach, we present two case reviews involving insertional enthesopathy and tendonitis of the Achilles.

Results

Our study shows the lesions in the Achilles tendon and the peritendinous structures noted on clinical examination of the patients reviewed were better characterized with the use of ultrasound.

Conclusion

This outcome is in line with information from available literature and current practice.

Résumé 

Objectif

Faire ressortir l'importance de l'ultrason dans l’évaluation des blessures au tendon d'Achille.

Méthodologie

À partir d'une méthode se rapprochant de l'étude de cas, nous présentons deux cas sur l'enthésopathie des insertions et la tendinite du tendon d'Achille.

Résultats et conclusion

Notre étude indique qu'il était plus facile de définir les lésions du tendon d'Achille et des structures péritendineuses relevés par examen clinique des patients en utilisant l'ultrason. Le résultat est conforme à la documentation actuelle et à la pratique.

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PII: S1939-8654(10)00033-0

doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2010.03.006

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 133-136, September 2010