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A member asked:

What type of questions should i ask orthopedic md regarding chronic achilles tendonitis ? been using ice, been through immobilization pt, nsaids.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See details: You need to ask questions concerning possible causes, treatment options and prognosis.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/12/2013

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Conservative tx: Did you exhaust all conservative treatment? If so you may need surgery, you may have a chronic synovitis around the tendon. Do not get an injection around the achilles tendon!

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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