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Not to be used for advertising or in a defamatory context .Achilles tendinopathy in a 76 year old female patient. This is a condition involving pain, inflammation and degeneration of the Achilles tendon. It usually develops gradually over time, often due to repetitive stress or overuse. Treatment involves a combination of measures aimed at reducing pain and improving tendon strength and flexibility. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/DR P. MARAZZI)