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achilles Tendonitis

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The achilles tendon (aslo called the Tendo Achilles and Tendo calcaneus) is the largest tendon in the body and is able to handle extreme amounts of weight.  A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon starts at the posterior (back) of the knee and continues to the back of the heel.  The achilles tendon has 2 muscles that join into the tendon much that same as the letter Y.  The 2 arms of the Y are the Gastrocnemius muscle (superficial) and the Soleus muscle (Deep).  Once joined as tendon the tendon gradually is rotated until it inserts into the heel bone (calcaneus) much the same as a rope.
 
What is an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
An Achilles tendon rupture is a tear in some or all of the strands of the tendon.  This most commonly occurs 2-3 inches above the heel as this is the weakest area due to decrease blood flow.  This can occur from a sudden increase in tension on the tissue such as jumping, landing, running, falling or tripping.  Obesity or increased weight increases chances of a rupture. 
 
Other causes would include atrophy, under training, overtraining, antibiotics or steroids.  Complete or partial tear occurs when the tendon is stretched beyond its capacity.
 
Symptoms of a ruptured Achilles would include: sudden pain or pop in the region, swelling, redness or warmth, difficulty walking or doing a heel lift.
After evaluation by your foot and ankle doctor evidence of a rupture may be easily detected.  More subtle signs of a partial rupture or to determine the extent of the rupture further imaging such as ultrasound or MRI may be employed.
 
Treatment of achilles tendon ruptures depend on the amount of tissue damaged and overall patient circumstances and expectations.  Your doctor can help you weight the options of surgery vs. non surgical care to help you achieve the best outcomes.

Tanner Foot & Ankle Clinics

Tanner Clinic-Roy
3443 W. 5600 S. Suite #110
Roy, Utah. 84067
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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Office Visit Handouts
    • Gait Videos
    • Tanner Clinic Patient Portal
    • Rehab and PT after surgery/injury
    • Surgery Instructions and Post Operative Information >
      • Pre Operative Instructions
      • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
        • Ankle stabilization
        • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
        • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
        • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
      • Assistive Devices
    • Patient Forms and Policies >
      • New Patient History Form
      • Determining Covered Services
      • Disability Form Processing Policy
      • Pain Medications and Controlled Substances
    • Insurances Accepted
    • Shoe & Orthotic Guide >
      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Patient Survey
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Store
  • Blog
  • Custom Molded Orthotics (CMO)
  • Fall Risk
  • Intermittent Claudication
  • Nutrition and wound healing
  • Opioid Pain Medications-What you need to know
  • Topical Pain Options
  • Peripheral Neuropathy