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achilles tendon

Achilles Tendon Repair

Diana Oprean Thursday 1st January 1970

Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, is most commonly injured in sports, and therefore, there has been an increasing incidence of injuries of the tendon over the past decade, particularly in the more developed countries.

To avoid confusing terminology referring to Achille tendon injuries, the clinical syndrome in and around the tendon characterized by pain, swelling and impaired ability to perform certain movements or activities has been generically called Achi…

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