Could Ossification of the Achilles Tendon Have a Hereditary Component?

Ossification of the Achilles tendon (OTA) is an unusual clinical condition. It is characterized by the presence of an ossified mass within the fibrocartilaginous substance of the Achilles tendon. The etiology of the ossification of the Achilles tendon is unknown. Review of the literature suggests th...

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Main Authors: Chawki Cortbaoui, Jihad Matta, Rayan Elkattah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/539740
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