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Achilles tendon

Orthopedics
Patient Story

‘I thought someone shot me’

Sheriff's detective Marcus Glover thought he'd been hit by a bullet. The culprit? A ruptured Achilles tendon. After a new type of surgery, he's back on the beat.

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  • By: Marie Havenga
  • December 4, 2019
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Cardiovascular Care

Mysteries of the Achilles

Can the longest and strongest tendon in the body predict blocked heart arteries?

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  • By: HealthDay, c/o American Heart Association
  • November 22, 2018
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Orthopedics

Ouch! How to tell if you have a sprain, a strain or a tear

They're not the same and some types of injuries take longer than others to heal.

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  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • April 3, 2017
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Orthopedics High Heel Injuries

Injuries from high heels on the rise

Emergency room visits are on the rise, as are long-term injuries and issues related to the high-steppin' footwear.

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  • By: Mary Elizabeth Dallas, HealthDay
  • June 13, 2015
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