Achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendonitis.

The Achilles tendon. The strongest tendon in the human body

Common complaints of the Achilles tendon: Pain, tears, injuries, inflammation and irritation

Common complaints of the Achilles tendon: Pain, tears, injuries, inflammation and irritation

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body and also the most heavily loaded tendon. Tensile forces up to 500 kg can occur if you dash up the stairs for example. Therefore, deterioration of the Achilles tendon as well as and tears of the Achilles tendon are relatively common.

In therapy, however, it must be differentiated exactly which areas of the tendon are affected. For example, if a problem is at the junction of the tendon with the heel bone, the procedure is different than when the tendon itself is concerned, or a partial tear of the tendon exists.

 There are also some medications, such as Quinolones (for example, Cipro), which may promote the occurrence of Achilles tendon disorders.

Also inflammatory joint diseases (for example, ankylosing spondlyitis) can lead to Achilles tendon problems.

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Walther

Prof. Dr. med.

Markus Walther


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