A ruptured Achilles tendon is a partial or complete tear of the tissue. When this happens, a person will experience excruciating pain and be completely unable to move the foot in the case of a complete tear. A ruptured tendon is most common in athletes who quickly increase their physical exe...
In 2 weeks:Your doctor will take off your cast to remove thestitchesand check how the wound is healing. Depending on how it looks, you could go back into the cast, but more likely you’ll get a walking boot. It’ll have a heel lift to keep your foot andanklein the right position....
Fibers in the middle of the tendon begin to tear, causing the tendon to swell and thicken. This type of tendonitis is most common in young, active people. Insertional Achilles tendonitis: The tendon attaches to the heel bone in the lower part of the heel. This type of tendonitis can str...
Achilles tendon, strong tendon at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The tendon is formed from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. It is named after the ancient Greek mythological figure Achilles. Learn about the anatomy a
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