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achilles tendonitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Achilles tendonitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the calcaneus or heel bone. ...
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News on achilles tendonitis
Weak hips may lead to runners' lower-leg injuries (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on achilles tendonitis
  • Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Tendinopathy is a type of tendon injury that occurs when the tendon becomes painful or torn...For more information about tendon injuries in these areas, see the topics Achilles Tendon Problems and...
  • Bursitis ( WebMD )
    Bursae ( one is a bursa ) are fluid - filled sacs that cushion areas of friction between tendon and bone or skin . When this fluid ...bursitis occurs when the bursa near the Achilles tendon in the ankle...
  • Ruptured Tendon ( WebMD )
    Information on tendon ruptures , a potentially serious problem that may result in excruciating pain ...the leg at the knee and aids in walking, running, and jumping. Achilles This tendon is located...
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture ( eMedicineHealth )
  • Tendonitis, Achilles ( MedicineNet )



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