Achilles

Conditions in this unit

Achilles Tendinopathy: Mid-Portion - Tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon 2-6cm above the calcaneal insertion (the "watershed zone" of poorest vascularity).…
Achilles Tendinopathy: Insertional - Tendinopathy at the Achilles insertion on the calcaneus. Different pathology and management from mid-portion.…
Achilles Rupture - Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon: peak age 30-50, male predominance (6:1). Often in recreational athletes…