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Achilles tendinosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Pain on dorsiflexion.

Patient Data

Gender: Male
x-ray

Thickening of the achilles tendon on the lateral view of the ankle can be seen as a diffuse thickening 5-6 cm above its insertion into the calcaneum. Features are consistent with achilles tendinosis.

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