Ultrasound diagnosis of Achilles tendon pathology in runners. Issue 4 (December 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maffulli, N; Regine, R; Angelillo, M; Capasso, G; Filice, S
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 21:Issue 4(1987)
• Page Start: 158
• Page End: 162
• Publication Date: 1987-12
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.21.4.158
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : The great upsurge in popularity of running activities has increased the number of athletes presenting with pathology of the Achilles tendon. A clinical and ultrasonic study was performed on 47 middle and long distance runners referred to the Authors with such problems. The results of this study can be grouped as follows: 1. paratendonitis: enlargement of the antero-posterior diameter of the tendon, and hyperechogenicity of Kager's triangle; 2. tendonitis (with or without paratendonitis): thickening of the tendon, with the presence of degenerative nodules; 3. enthesopathy: thickening of the distal part of the tendon, enlargement of the hypoechogenic area behind the tendon itself and microcalcification.