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The Achilles tendon, which runs down at the back of your lower leg, connects the calf muscles to your heel bone. The calf muscles and Achilles tendon play a huge role when you walk, jump, sprint, or climb.
Overuse is the most common cause of Achilles tendon injuries. Men and women who engage in work, sports, or activities that constantly stress the ankles have an increased risk of developing issues with their Achilles tendon. Achilles tendonitis is quite common among individuals who engage heavily in recreational sports on nights and weekends.
Pain, which is often accompanied with tenderness within the tendon, is the primary symptom of an Achilles tendon injury. Most patients refer to the pain as more severe upon rising in the morning or when they’re engaged in heavy physical activity.
Achilles tendon injury diagnosis normally occurs during a physical examination. Imaging tests, such as X-rays or MRI scans, may not be necessary.
Often a non-surgical treatment approach is initially employed for treating Achilles tendon injuries, including ice application, oral medications for pain, immobilization with a cast, night splints, and physical therapy. Surgery, which involves sewing the torn ends of the Achilles tendon, is recommended when the aforementioned non-surgical approaches fail to provide symptom relief.
For more information on Achilles tendon injuries, call Plancher Orthopedics at 646.760.3579!
