This week we are going to divest from the topic of rheumatology to a specific tendon pathology in the ankle and foot, that of Achilles tendinitis and tendinosis. Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation ...

This week we are going to discuss sural neuritis, which is a nerve irritation of the sural nerve in the lower leg that can mimic other conditions such as a 5th metatarsal fracture, an Achilles tear or ...

The published literature has shown a wide range in rates of Achilles tendon pathology, from approximately 6% in the general ...

The name Achilles is said to be a combination of two Greek words that together mean “grief of the people.” The injury that bears that hero’s name, in honor of his only weakness, certainly aggrieves ...

Achilles—a name with which we are all familiar, was one of the most competent heroes of the Trojan War. According to Greek mythology when Achilles was an infant, his mother dipped him in the River ...

Rehabilitating an Achilles tendon injury is a daunting challenge faced by many athletes and individuals who experience this type of injury. The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the ...

Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical ...

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) last appearance was against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII. He has missed all of this year's pre-season and the first two ...