Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body, but even it can rupture if it is overstressed or due to microtearing over decades of movement. Achilles tendon injuries have increased over the last 30 years, and researchers have become more interested in what life is like after an Achilles tendon rupture. […]
Surgery is Best Option After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Surgical procedures to correct Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in a significant reduction in the likelihood of re-rupture compared to non-operative treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at The State University of New York at Buffalo. For their study, researchers analyzed multiple databases to discover how many patients suffered a re-rupture of their Achilles […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
Adriano Ribeiro’s Achilles Surgery, or The Importance of Post-Op Rehab
Guest Blog by Dr. Andres Masis. Recently, internationally renowned soccer star Adriano Ribeiro, best known for his tenure with world soccer powerhouse Inter Milan, was released from his current club following a second surgery on his Achilles tendon. Club officials accuse Adriano of failing to attend his Physical Therapy appointments and failing to adhere to […]