Could Ossification of the Achilles Tendon Have a Hereditary Component?
Joint Authors
Cortbaoui, Chawki
Elkattah, Rayan
Matta, Jihad F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ossification of the Achilles tendon (OTA) is an unusual clinical condition.
It is characterized by the presence of an ossified mass within the fibrocartilaginous substance of the Achilles tendon.
The etiology of the ossification of the Achilles tendon is unknown.
Review of the literature suggests that its etiology is multifactorial.
The major contributing factors are trauma and surgery with other minor causes such as systemic diseases, metabolic conditions, and infections.
To our knowledge, no previous reports suggest any genetic/hereditary predisposition in OAT.
We report 3 siblings who have OAT with no history of any of the aforementioned predisposing factors.
Could OAT have a hereditary component as one of its etiologies?
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cortbaoui, Chawki& Matta, Jihad F.& Elkattah, Rayan. 2013. Could Ossification of the Achilles Tendon Have a Hereditary Component?. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cortbaoui, Chawki…[et al.]. Could Ossification of the Achilles Tendon Have a Hereditary Component?. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cortbaoui, Chawki& Matta, Jihad F.& Elkattah, Rayan. Could Ossification of the Achilles Tendon Have a Hereditary Component?. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479842
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479842
