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American Sports Medicine Institute, U.S.
Insertional Achilles tendinosis reconstruction method of treatment is assessed
November 7th, 2006
Complete detachment of the Achilles tendon and reattachment with suture anchors is a reliable and effective method of treatment for severe chronic insertional Achilles tendinosis. According to recent research from the United States, "Insertional Achilles tendinosis is a clinical entity that commonly occurs with other posterior heel disorders such as retrocalcaneal bursitis, Haglund deformity, intratendinous ossification and pretendinous bursitis. Complete detachment and reconstruction of the Achilles tendon was evaluated as a method of treatment for this condition. Seventy-five patients (81 heels) were treated over a 5-year period for chronic insertional Achilles...
Source: Drug Law Weekly (2006-11-07)
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