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What can a doctor really do for achilles tendontits?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Confirm the diagnosi: Rule out mimics and partial tears

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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