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UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Achilles Tendon

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Achilles Tendon Ruptures In Two Male Athletes In Ncaa Division I: Report Of Two Cases, Lisa Hardy, Michele Bliss, Garyn Worrall, James Slauterbeck Jan 2019

Achilles Tendon Ruptures In Two Male Athletes In Ncaa Division I: Report Of Two Cases, Lisa Hardy, Michele Bliss, Garyn Worrall, James Slauterbeck

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Major tendon ruptures are rare, with an Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) being the most frequent type. Reported cases most commonly involve male recreational athletes who have increased body mass indexes and are between ages 30 and 50 years. We describe two male athletes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association who underwent surgical repair for treating an ATR associated with running-related activities. In contrast to other cases, both patients had normal body mass indexes. These two cases identify high-level athletes who underwent operative Achilles tendon repair and returned to their sport at a similar level or high level …


Clinical And Radiographic Comparison Between Patients With Achilles Midsubstance Ruptures And Achilles Sleeve Avulsions, Christopher L. Shultz, Matthew G. Wharton, Katherine J. Gavin, Richard A. Miller Jan 2018

Clinical And Radiographic Comparison Between Patients With Achilles Midsubstance Ruptures And Achilles Sleeve Avulsions, Christopher L. Shultz, Matthew G. Wharton, Katherine J. Gavin, Richard A. Miller

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Rare Tumors Adjacent To The Achilles Tendon: Report Of Two Cases, Jay J. Wojcik, Aditi S. Majumdar, Kathleen M. Madden, Richard A. Miller Jan 2017

Rare Tumors Adjacent To The Achilles Tendon: Report Of Two Cases, Jay J. Wojcik, Aditi S. Majumdar, Kathleen M. Madden, Richard A. Miller

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

Benign masses are not uncommon near the Achilles tendon of the ankle. However, the occurrence of angiomyomas or glomus tumors in the region has rarely been reported. We describe two patients, a 44-year-old woman and 44-yearold man, who presented with a tender mass posterior to the Achilles tendon. Excision led to successful removal of the lesion in both cases. Results of histological examinations revealed an angiomyoma and glomus tumor in the woman and man, respectively. Although rare, the presence of these tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis of masses near the Achilles tendon.