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2018 , Vol. 2 >Issue 2: 101 - 105

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37015/AUDT.2018.180806

Original Research

Treatment of Calcific Achilles Tendinitis Using the Ultrasound-guided Single-needle Lavage Technique

  • Cui, MD Ligang ,
  • Liu, MD Chang ,
  • Li, MD Zhiqiang ,
  • Sun, MD Desheng
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  • a Department of Ultrasonography, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
    b Department of Ultrasonography, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China

Received date: 2018-05-01

  Online published: 2018-08-19

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Abstract

Objective: To report our initial experience using the ultrasound (US)-guided single-needle lavage technique for treating calcific Achilles tendinitis.
Methods: Eighteen patients with chronic ankle pain refractory to medical treatment were treated percutaneously using a fine needle lavage technique under US guidance. Patients were evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score both before and 3 months after the procedure. Treatment-related complications were also recorded.
Results: All 18 cases of US-guided single-needle lavage were performed successfully. The range of recovery time was 30-45 days, and there was a significant reduction in the VAS pain score.
Conclusion: The US-guided single-needle lavage technique seems to be an effective and minimally invasive way to treat calcific Achilles tendinitis.

Key words： Achilles; Calcific tendinitis; Ultrasound; Lavage; Treatment

Cite this article

Cui, MD Ligang , Liu, MD Chang , Li, MD Zhiqiang , Sun, MD Desheng . Treatment of Calcific Achilles Tendinitis Using the Ultrasound-guided Single-needle Lavage Technique[J]. ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY, 2018 , 2(2) : 101 -105 . DOI: 10.37015/AUDT.2018.180806

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