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What is the proper way to diagnose achilles tendonosis?

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Physical exam: It would be best to see a podiatrist for exam.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Exam and MRI: An exam will show thickening of the tendon with the painful area moving when the heel is movedt. An MRI or ultrasound will rule out a partial tear or cystic/myxoid degeneration of the tendon tendon.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Mri,ultrasound, exam: most often your specialist can figure this out with exam but ultrasound or MRI is helpful to confirm and see the extent of the problem

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2015

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