Radiological imaging of Achilles tendon among Diabetic Patients

The Achilles tendon (AT) is the strongest tendon in the human body, gaining its crucial importance with the upright gait of humans. The Achilles tendon (AT) is a well-studied structure that permits foot plantar flexion It connects the triceps surae muscle, consisting of the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle forming the dorsal shape of the calf with the calcaneus bone tuberosity. Tendinopathy is a chronic and often painful condition affecting both professional athletes and sedentary population. It is a multi-etiological disorder, the most evident causes of tendinopathy are related to tendon overuse and overload. Ultrasound (US) performed with high-resolution linear-array probes has become increasingly important in the assessment of ligaments and tendons around the ankle. US can provide a detailed description of normal anatomic structures , effective for evaluation of ligament integrity. In addition, it allows the performance of dynamic maneuvers, which may contribute to increase visibility of normal ligaments and improve detection of tears. It can facilitate accurate identification, localization and differentiation between synovial, tendinous and entheseal inflammation as well as joint, bursal and soft tissue fluid collection.