Achilles tendon may be affected in a size between 3 and 6 cm from its attachment to the heel which is called achilles tendinitis or achilles tendinosis, or it may be affected right where it …

Here is a case of distal Achilles tendinopathy with calcific enthesopathy. The latter is a special type of Achilles tendon ossification that occurs distally at its insertional segment. Associated …

Jul 14, 2023 · Enthesopathy can incorporate 2: tendinopathy; bursitis; cyst-like erosions; osteitis (reactive osseous inflammation) Radiographic features Plain radiograph / CT. Chronic …

Jan 11, 2025 · Achilles tendinopathy can be classified as 6,10. mid-portion: >2 cm from its insertion. insertional: <2 cm from its insertion. Radiographic features. Ultrasound is the first …

Achilles enthesopathy and plantar fasciitis are two common causes of posterior heel pain. Enthesopathy refers to a disorder involving the site of attachment or insertion of ligaments, …

Insertional Achilles tendinopathy with bone erosion and reactive marrow hyperintensity is compatible with enthesitis. Associated bursitis, paratenonitis, and adjacent fat pad edema …

High-grade near-complete tear of the Achilles tendon approximately 6 cm from the calcaneal insertion, with mild retraction and interspersed intratendinous foci of calcification. This …

Right posterior ankle region pain. The patient was referred for an ultrasound of the Achilles tendon evaluation.

Dec 5, 2024 · For full thickness tears, ultrasound often shows separation of the torn ends with a contour change of the tendon. Also, acoustic shadowing at the margins of the tear from sound …

Sep 20, 2024 · The Achilles tendon forms by merging fibers of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, forming the tendon that inserts into the posterosuperior aspect of the calcaneus. A …