The Achilles Tendon in Healthy Subjects: An Anthropometric and Ultrasound Mapping Study

Patel, Nick N.; Labib, Sameh A.

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2017.10.005

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“…Pan and Ying (2006) observed the AT of 40 individuals at different ages in their study and concluded that ATT of elder individuals was higher than those of younger individuals, however, they also reported that they observed no correlations between age and ATT (p>0,05). In another study including 100 different AT observations, it was reported that there existed no correlations between age and ATT (Patel and Labib 2018). In our study including 100 participants consisting of athletes in Olympic weightlifting and sedentary individuals, we observed no correlation between age and ATT (p>0,05).…”

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“…In the study examining mean ATT of healthy individuals with different age and height the researchers noted that the thickness of the tendon is higher in taller individuals, thus, they reported a positive correlation between age and height (Koivunen-Niemelä and Parkkola 1995). Again in another study, a positive correlation between ATT and height of healthy individuals was reported Patel and Labib (2018). In a study investigating AT morphometry of Chinese individuals, it was reported that mean ATT of the Chinese (5.23±0.45 mm) was smaller than those of the Caucasians and that this difference resulted from the height differences between these races (Yıng et al 2003).…”

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Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon Thickness of Men and Women Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting

Tüfekçi¹,

Erdağı²

2019

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Objectives: The study aims to investigate the Achilles tendon thickness of men, women athletes in Olympic weightlifting and sedentary individuals.Methods: This research study was conducted on 4 groups, comprising of athletes in Olympic weightlifting (n= 25 men, n=25 women) and sedentary individuals (n=25 men, n=25 women), aged 18-19 years. Ultrasonography was performed on the Achilles tendon of the two limbs of 100 individuals. Results: The mean thickness of the Achilles tendon was significantly larger in the athletes than in the sedentary individuals. No correlation was found between the age, height, body weight of the athletes and the thickness of the Achilles tendon.Conclusion: In conclusion, we state that in addition to the following hypertrophic development of the Achilles tendon in athletes in weightlifting, future studies including force parameters may be beneficial.

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Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon Thickness of Men and Women Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting

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2019

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“…Ultrasound use in the assessment of Achilles tears is fast and reliable,21 with good sensitivity and specificity for identifying tears 6. In the athletic population with chronic tendinopathy, sonographically demonstrable small and partial tears occur more frequently than in asymptomatic individuals 7…”

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Partial mid-portion Achilles tear resulting in substantial improvement in pain and function in an amateur long-distance runner

Woyton¹,

Kluzek

Wedatilake

et al. 2018

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This case presents symptom resolution for a long-distance runner with chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT), following a partial tear of his Achilles tendon. The patient reported a sudden pain during a morning run, with preserved function. Three hours postinjury, he was reviewed in a musculoskeletal clinic. An ultrasound scan confirmed a partial Achilles tear, associated with significant Doppler activity. His index of AT severity The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment - Achilles Questionnaire (VISA-A) 4 hours postinjury was markedly higher compared with 2 weeks preinjury, indicating reduced symptom severity. A follow-up scan 4 weeks postinjury showed minimal mid-portion swelling and no signs of the tear. His VISA-A score showed continued symptom improvement. This case represents resolution of tendinopathic symptomatology post partial Achilles tear. While the natural histories of AT and Achilles tears remain unknown, this case may indicate that alongside the known role of loading, inflammation may be a secondary mediator central to the successful resolution of AT pain.

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“…In the literature, side‐to‐side evaluation studies were conducted focusing on precise anatomic structures of the ankle and foot. Indeed, few studies compared the morphologic Achilles tendon properties of the nondominant and dominant leg …”

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“…Indeed, few studies compared the morphologic Achilles tendon properties of the nondominant and dominant leg. 10,11 However, we are not aware of published data regarding side-to-side comparison of submillimetric musculoskeletal structures of the ankle and foot. Therefore, the present study was designed to assess intrareader and interreader agreement of musculoskeletal sonography in comparative side-to-side evaluation of submillimetric structures of the ankle and foot.…”

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Ankle and Foot Ultrasound: Reliability of Side‐to‐Side Comparison of Small Anatomic Structures

Rossi

Picasso

Martinoli

et al. 2018

J of Ultrasound Medicine

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Objectives In sonography of clinically relevant small structures of the ankle and foot, the healthy contralateral side can be used as a reference to identify subtle abnormalities. Intrasubject side‐to‐side variability must be minimal. The aim of this study was to assess the reliability of side‐to‐side sonographic evaluation of small structures of the ankle and foot. Methods Thirty healthy volunteers were prospectively studied. Small structures of the ankle and foot were evaluated bilaterally by 2 musculoskeletal radiologists in separate sessions. The deep peroneal nerve, superior extensor retinacula, calcaneofibular ligament, superior peroneal retinacula, tibialis posterior tendon, tibial nerve, Achilles tendon, plantaris tendon, plantar fascia, and sural nerve were considered. To assess intra‐ and interreader agreements, 30 (100%) examinations were repeated. A nonparametric statistic was used. Results Data were not normally distributed (P > .001). Intrareader agreement was k = 0.67 (95% confidence interval, 0.57–0.78) and interreader agreement was k = 0.73 (95% confidence interval, 0.68–0.77). The mean values and standard deviation for all the structures were 0.36 ± 1.85 mm. The overall coefficient of variation was 18.5%. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.93 (95% confidence interval, 0.92–0.94). Conclusions In ankle and foot sonography, the healthy contralateral side can be used as a reference during a real‐time musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation of small structures.

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The Achilles Tendon in Healthy Subjects: An Anthropometric and Ultrasound Mapping Study

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Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon Thickness of Men and Women Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting

Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon Thickness of Men and Women Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting

Partial mid-portion Achilles tear resulting in substantial improvement in pain and function in an amateur long-distance runner

Ankle and Foot Ultrasound: Reliability of Side‐to‐Side Comparison of Small Anatomic Structures

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