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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 91-B, Issue 11, 1405-1409.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.91B11.23060  
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The use of ultrasound in the assessment and treatment of Achilles tendinosis

A. W. M. Mitchell, MBBS, FRCS, FRCR, Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist1; J. C. Lee, MBBS, MRCS, FRCR, Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist1; and J. C. Healy, MRCP, FRCR, FFSEM, Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist1

1 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr A. W. M. Mitchell; e-mail: adam.mitchell{at}csc.mrc.ac.uk

The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the tendo Achillis is discussed. Some of the pathological processes which occur in Achilles tendinopathy can be identified by ultrasound, which may also be used to direct local treatment.






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