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(M67.0) Short achilles tendon (acquired)
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1 386 796 in individuals diagnosis short achilles tendon (acquired) confirmed
Diagnosis short achilles tendon (acquired) is diagnosed Women are 16.09% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis short achilles tendon (acquired)
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis short achilles tendon (acquired)
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease short achilles tendon (acquired) - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features short achilles tendon (acquired)
Absence or low individual and public risk
Short achilles tendon (acquired) - what does this mean
The short achilles tendon is an acquired condition that occurs when the achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, becomes shorter due to overuse or injury. this can cause pain and difficulty when walking, running, or jumping. in some cases, surgery may be necessary to lengthen the tendon.
What happens during the disease - short achilles tendon (acquired)
Short achilles tendon (acquired) is a condition in which the achilles tendon becomes shorter than the normal length. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including overuse of the tendon, direct trauma, or chronic inflammation. overuse of the tendon can lead to microtears in the tissue, which can cause scarring and fibrosis, leading to a decrease in the length of the tendon. direct trauma can cause a tear in the tendon, leading to scarring and fibrosis, which can also cause a decrease in the length of the tendon. chronic inflammation can lead to the thickening of the tendon, leading to a decrease in the length of the tendon.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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6 Days of Hospitalization Required
28 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Short achilles tendon (acquired) - Prevention
The best way to prevent a short achilles tendon is to maintain good flexibility in the calf muscles and achilles tendon through regular stretching exercises. additionally, it is important to avoid activities that involve rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot, as well as wearing proper footwear that provides adequate support and cushioning. lastly, it is important to avoid overtraining and to listen to your body when it comes to pain or discomfort.