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If an athlete does not take care of achilles tendinitis, what might happen?
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Let me explain: If you ignore achilles tendinitis few thing could happen. Chronic case of the tendonitis. Rupture of the heel cord which required surgery.
Answered 1/1/2021
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Chronic tendinitis: This will become a chronic tendinitis with the area thickening. A partial tear is a possibility as well.
Answered 10/20/2015
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