A dorsal heel spur appears on the back of the heel, near the point where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone. Inflammation of the Achilles tendon can cause calcium deposits to build up ...

This spur often referred to as a “Haglund’s Deformity” is a response to high forces of pull of the Achilles tendon onto the calcaneus bone. The Haglunds deformity or “pump bump” is ...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasound can correctly visualise partial ruptures of the proximal Achilles tendon. Method: This was a prospective study in which all ...

Objective: To prospectively investigate tendon thickness and tendon structure by ultrasonography in patients treated with eccentric calf muscle training for painful chronic Achilles tendinosis located ...