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Achilles Tendinitis Definition
Common names:
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Albert's Disease
  • Heel Tendinitis
  • Heel Tendonitis
  • Tendinitis Achilles
  • Tendinitis Heel
  • Tendinitis of the Achilles
  • Tendinitis of the Heel
  • Tendonitis of the Achilles
  • Tendonitis of the Heel
A person with Achilles tendinitis has inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel. Achilles tendinitis is usually due to strenuous exercise, and causes ankle or heel pain. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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