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University Foot and Ankle Institute is an internationally-recognized leading organization for the treatment of foot and ankle problems. Our team of foot and ankle specialists comprehensively treat all foot and ankle problems from simple achilles tendonitis, bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, neuroma pain, ankle sprains and fractures to the most complex reconstructive surgery and limb salvage of the foot and ankle.

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Conditions of the Achilles Tendon

 

Pain with No Swelling / Tendonitis

Pain and Swelling / Tendinosis

Achilles Tendon Tear

Chronic Achilles Tendon Tear

Retrocalcaneal Exostosis


Achilles Tendonitis | Acute Achilles Pain


What is Achilles Tendonitis:

Achilles tendonitis will often result with acute or chronic mechanical overload of the tendon. With time, the tendon is overused which will lead to swelling and pain in the tendon. The pain is usually localized to the back of the tendon just above its attachment to the heel bone. No scar tissue is formed at this point and the treatment is conservative.

Conservative Care of Achilles Tendonitis:

Care often requires removal of the mechanic problems with custom molded orthotics and muscle training.

Physical therapy is used to decrease pain and increase flexibility. If left unattended, Achilles tendinosis and internal scar tissue in the tendon can develop.

Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis:

In cases of chronic achilles tendonitis that is not responding to conservative care, a great in-office option is platelet rich plasma injection. The idea of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection is to allow the growth factors in the blood to be used to cause an inflammation process in the injured tissue to allow an increase in the healing response of the body. The blood is drawn and spun down. Under ultrasound guidance and local anesthesia in the office, the injection of the PRP is placed in the damaged tissue. This allows an increased growth factor release in the area that sparks the healing process.

Platelet rich plasma syringe being prepared for injection Platelet rich plasma injection for achilles tendonitis
Blood product drawn and spun down ready for extraction of the platelet rich plasma Final plasma product ready for injection into the injured tissue

 

Surgical Treatment of Achilles Tendonitis:

Surgical care of Achilles tendonitis is rare. In a majority of case, the pain can be handle with conservative measures. In a small number of cases, the gastrocnemius muscle is found to be very tight and as the Achilles gets stretched, it gets irritated and swollen. It may be necessary is prolonged cases of Achilles tendon pain to perform a lengthening of the gastrocnemius muscle to decrease stress on the Achilles complex.

Image showing strained Achilles resulting in Achilles tendonitis

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Additional Information

Achilles Tendonitis (pain with no swelling)

Achilles Tendinosis (pain and swelling)

Achilles Tendon Tear

Chronic Achilles Tendon Tear

Retrocalcaneal Exostosis (Achilles Heel Spur)


Research Articles

Achilles Tendonitis ReportAchilles Tendonitis/Achilles Tendinosis
When Achilles Tendonitis is not Caused by a Tight Achilles

Achilles Tendonitis ReportEquinus deformity
Key Insight on the Role of Equinus in Foot Pain

Achilles Tendonitis ReportEmerging Insights On Treating The Painful Achilles

Achilles Tendonitis ReportKey Insights On The Role Of Equinus In Foot Pain


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