Abstract

A case report of a 62-year-old man with a 20-year history of tendon problems, who presented with a swollen and tender left Achilles tendon. Ultrasound (US) revealed a 2 x 1 x 0.9 cm intra-tendinous substance with acoustic shadowing. On a radiogram, ossification was found. Colour Doppler activity was present in both the bursa and the tendon. A US-guided injection of 40 mg Depomedrol was applied into the retrocalcaneal bursa. On follow-up two months later, the patient had no symptoms and US showed total regression of Doppler activity. The ossification was unchanged. US colour Doppler may be recommended for guidance and monitoring of treatment.

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