International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Biology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA

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• Case Report   
  Etiology and Fracture of Calcific Achilles Tendon-A Case Report
  Author(s): Josh Landers*
  
  Extensive ossification of the Achilles tendon with an acute fracture is a rare condition. A 68-year-old man with an ossified Achilles tendon injured the area resulting in a fracture within the ossified mass. This commentary explores the pathogenesis of heterotopic ossification and discusses the acute fracture of the Achilles tendon along with treatment options. The etiology of the calcific Achilles tendon in this case report suggests tissue trauma, numerous steroid injections, and tissue hypoxia all made contributions. The acute fracture in this case report was successfully treated with physical therapy. Novel therapies targeting prevention of heterotopic ossification include the use of Metformin and hypoxia-inducible-factor-1α inhibitors... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.24.12.735

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