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  2. Achilles tendon - Wikipedia

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    The achilles tendon, tendo calcaneus attaches distally to the calcaneual tuberosity, and arises superiorly from the triceps surae complex of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Achilles tendon at foetus. The Achilles tendon connects muscle to bone, like other tendons, and is located at the back of the lower

  3. Enthesitis - Wikipedia

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    A common autoimmune enthesitis is at the heel, where the Achilles tendon attaches to the calcaneus. It is associated with HLA B27 arthropathies, such as ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis. [3] [4]

  4. Haglund's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Haglund's deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition. The soft tissue near the back of the heel can become irritated when the large, bony lump rubs against rigid shoes. [2]

  5. Enthesopathy - Wikipedia

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    Enthesopathy can occur at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, carpus, hip, knee, ankle, tarsus, or heel bone, among other regions. Enthesopathies may take the form of spondyloarthropathies (joint diseases of the spine) such as ankylosing spondylitis, or psoriatic arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.

  6. Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon. Here's what to know ...

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    “The Achilles tendon connects muscles in your calf and lower leg to your heel bone, and it can only stretch so far,” according to VeryWell Health. It gets its name from Achilles, the figure in ...

  7. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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    Achilles tendon tightness is a risk factor for plantar fasciitis. It can lead to decreased dorsiflexion of the foot. Heel bone with heel spur (red arrow) Thickened plantar fascia in ultrasound. Plantar fasciitis is usually diagnosed by a health care provider after consideration of a person's presenting history, risk factors, and clinical ...

  8. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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    Achilles tendinitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy, is soreness of the Achilles tendon. It is accompanied by alterations in the tendon's structure and mechanical properties. [ 2 ] The most common symptoms are pain and swelling around the back of the ankle . [ 1 ]

  9. Triceps surae muscle - Wikipedia

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    The triceps surae is connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, and has three heads deriving from the two major masses of muscle. [1]The superficial portion (the gastrocnemius) gives off two heads attaching to the base of the femur directly above the knee.

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