Tendon-derived stromal cells from healthy hamstring and diseased Achilles were cultured to determine the effects of cytokine treatment on expression of inflammatory markers. Conclusions Tissue and ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves ...

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia.

In the largest study of 775 patients, the overall complication rate of surgically treated Achilles tendon ruptures was ... surgeons to opt for non-operative treatment remains to be seen.

At the six month follow up, the same eight patients remained satisfied and could perform Achilles tendon loading activities as desired. Their VAS score had decreased from 74 before treatment to 8 (p<0 ...

The study used Mueller matrix polarimetry to assess various Achilles tendon samples, comparing injured tissues with those undergoing treatment. The findings revealed specific patterns in injured ...