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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/539740 |
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