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  2. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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    An Unna’s boot [1] (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of the foot, ankle and lower leg.

  3. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    Of all the large tendon ruptures, 1 in 5 will be an Achilles tendon rupture. An Achilles tendon rupture is estimated to occur in a little over 1 per 10,000 people per year. Males are also over 2 times more likely to develop an Achilles tendon rupture as opposed to women. Achilles tendon rupture tends to occur most frequently between the ages of ...

  4. Ankle jerk reflex - Wikipedia

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    The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsiflexed. It is a type of stretch reflex that tests the function of the gastrocnemius muscle and the nerve that supplies it. A positive result would be the jerking of the foot towards its plantar surface.

  5. Dan Marino, who tore his Achilles like Aaron Rodgers 30 ... - AOL

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    In 1993, Marino sustained a torn Achilles that altered the trajectory of his career. ... For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions; Business;

  6. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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    Achilles tendinitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy, is soreness of the Achilles tendon. It is accompanied by alterations in the tendon's structure and mechanical properties. [ 2 ] The most common symptoms are pain and swelling around the back of the ankle . [ 1 ]

  7. Achilles tendon - Wikipedia

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    The achilles tendon, tendo calcaneus attaches distally to the calcaneual tuberosity, and arises superiorly from the triceps surae complex of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Achilles tendon at foetus. The Achilles tendon connects muscle to bone, like other tendons, and is located at the back of the lower