Achilles Tendonitis & Rupture
Healing the strongest tendon in the body.
Achilles issues range from inflammation to rupture. Interestingly, non-operative treatment for ruptures (functional rehab) has similar outcomes to surgery with zero infection risk.
Symptoms
- Heel pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Snap/Pop (if ruptured)
Conservative treatment
- Eccentric loading (Alfredson)
- Shockwave therapy
- Functional brace
- Heel lifts
When is surgery needed?
The decision about surgery is made individually with each patient.