Christian McCaffrey’s injury situation just keeps getting worse. Initially, the San Francisco 49ers superstar running back ...

Further updates revealed the extent of the 49ers running back's injury. Here's what to know about McCaffrey's injury.

Frank Hackl of Kernersville is a one-person window into how medicine has advanced in the treatment of ruptured Achilles tendons. He ruptured his right Achilles tendon almost 16 years ago, and in March ...

Because some Achilles tendon ruptures are missed on the initial physical exam, many patients will present late. Although there is no consensus regarding when an acute rupture becomes a chronic or ...

The sonographic diagnosis was correct in 19 cases. In six of the 26 cases studied, MRI was needed to establish the correct diagnosis of partial intratendinous rupture of the proximal Achilles tendon.

we investigated if inflammation is a feature of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture. Methods We studied Achilles tendon biopsies from symptomatic patients with either mid-portion tendinopathy or rupture ...

The video is a comprehensive guide to Achilles tendinopathy from Professor Peter Malliaras, a physiotherapist who specializes ...

Background: The Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score was developed by a research group in 2007 in response to the need for a patient reported outcome measure for this patient population.

The Achilles is a broad, flat tendon that travels in a sheath from the calf muscles to the calcaneus (heel bone) at the bottom of the foot. It is designed to stretch as the ...

Heel pain when walking can have many causes, like plantar fasciitis, injuries, and more. Here's how you can find relief at ...

Achilles tendon pain can be a real heel- stopper ... Rehabilitation after a rupture can take about six months. One must ...

or an Achilles tendon rupture. The combination of rest, ice, compression and elevation should eventually minimize symptoms of tendinitis, and physical therapy can help as well. The 49ers placed ...