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A member asked:
When should i consider surgical intervention for achilles tendonitis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Try non-op 1st: See your ors and discuss this w/ him and get examined etc. In general, surgical intervention for achilles " tendinitis " is not very common.The majority of cases can be treated non- operatively.Stretching, inserts, nsaids , activity modification . Occasionally , injections of prp( from your own blood, not steroid) might help. Mri can help assess the amount of tendon damage.
Answered 11/21/2013
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Chronic pain: If you have tried, injections, orthotics, physical therapy then you may want to consider surgery.
Answered 11/19/2013
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