Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves ...

Your Achilles tendon runs vertically between your heel ... lead to a problem in the Achilles due to lack of proper care and treatment. With sports season in full swing, it’s very easy to get ...

Those favoring surgical treatment also point out the relatively ... An 8-cm to 10-cm longitudinal incision is made just medial to the Achilles tendon. A posterior lateral incision would place ...

Tendon-derived stromal cells from healthy hamstring and diseased Achilles were cultured to determine the effects of cytokine treatment on expression of inflammatory markers. Conclusions Tissue and ...

Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries, particularly among athletes, and their management is a topic of ongoing research. The primary treatment options include surgical repair and ...

Symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness around the ankle or heel can be caused by Achilles tendinopathy (a wear-and-tear injury) or a rupture. Treatment options include RICE, physical therapy, ...

Objectives When re-operating patients with midportion Achilles tendinosis, having had a poor effect of ultrasound (US) and Doppler-guided scraping, the author found the involvement of the plantaris ...