Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI for short, is a radiological sectional imaging technique that makes it possible to display organs, muscles and joints without harmful radiation. In this process, protons, the positively charged nuclei of hydrogen, which are found in every cell of the human body, are made to vibrate by a large magnet … Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
Duration An MRI of the Achilles tendon is a relatively short examination because the area to be examined is not large. With the patient positioned (so that he or she lies as comfortably and still as possible during the examination) and depending on how many series of images are taken, the examination should not take … Duration | Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
Necrosis Necrosis of the Achilles tendon is a consequence of a chronic inflammation of the tendon, which is accompanied by small tears and remodelling of the tendon. Parts of the Achilles tendon die in the process. In MRI, the tendon is distended and thickened due to the chronic inflammation and the light-colored necroses are located … Necrosis | Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
Introduction Achilles tendonitis is often a very persistent disease, which is why many affected people feel the need to do something additional for the healing process. Cooling the Achilles tendon is especially important in the early stages of the inflammation. Conventional ice packs as well as various wraps can be used for this. To inhibit … Home remedy against Achilles tendonitis
The Haglund’s heel (Haglundexostosis) is a bony protrusion on the lateral or rear edge of the heel bone in the insertion area of the Achilles tendon. The affected persons feel a pressure pain in the corresponding area of the heel, especially when wearing shoes. The skin above the Achilles tendon attachment is often reddened and … Irradiation of a Haglund heel
X-ray irradiation Another non-surgical treatment option for the Haglund’s heel is deep x-ray radiation. This form of x-ray radiation differs from the “normal” x-rays used for imaging in that it has a higher hardness. This radiation penetrates the soft tissue overlying the bone (skin, fatty tissue, muscles) effortlessly and releases a high proportion of energy … X-ray irradiation | Irradiation of a Haglund heel
Synonyms Haglund heel, Haglund exostosis, Haglund exostosis, Calcaneus altus et latus Definition The Haglund heel is a shape variant of the heel bone body, which is prominently formed in its lateral and back part and can therefore lead to pressure pain in the shoe. The Haglund’s heel often occurs in connection with a heel spur. … The Haglund – Heel
SymptomsComplaints Patients with a painful (symptomatic) Haglund’s heel report a load-dependent pain in the area of the rear heel (hindfoot). Ready-made shoes are poorly tolerated. Often patients wear shoes without heel cap. In the area of the middle Achilles tendon insertion, the heel skin is reddened, swollen and pressure-sensitive. The Achilles tendon may be bulbous. … SymptomsComplaints | The Haglund – Heel
Surgical therapy Despite the various conservative options, the conservative measures are often only temporarily helpful. In order to eliminate the pain and inflammation permanently, the actual cause must be removed. This can be done in the course of an operation. If the heel bone is severely deformed, it often has to be surgically reduced in … Surgical therapy | The Haglund – Heel
Prognosis The prognosis for a successful treatment of the Haglund heel is good. The treatment can last for many weeks. Recurrence symptoms after conservative therapy are frequent. Recurrences can also occur after surgical treatment of the Haglund’s heel, especially if the posterior bone projection is not completely removed. A spontaneous healing of a Haglund’s heel … Prognosis | The Haglund – Heel
Summary All articles in this series: The Haglund – Heel SymptomsComplaints Surgical therapy Prognosis Summary
Symptoms The symptoms of a torn tendon are usually very typical. Relatively simultaneously with the rupture event, a sudden and stabbing pain sets in at the corresponding tendon region. Since the pain is very strong, a torn tendon is noticed very quickly compared to other injuries of the musculoskeletal system.The only exception is the partial … Symptoms | Torn tendon
