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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Iqbal S, et al. Achilles tendon thickening. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9661
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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had the following disclosures:
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- Micro-X Ltd, Shareholder (ongoing)
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Achilles tendon thickening can occur for a number of reasons. The Achilles tendon has an average AP diameter of 6 mm 1. Thickening of the tendon is when it exceeds 8 mm in AP diameter and can result from:
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