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Q: What is the difference in treatment for tennis leg and a ruptured Achilles tendon?
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What is a Ruptured Achilles?

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What is the definition of Achilles tendinitis?

If the achilles tendon is ruptured then it would need to be surgically repaired. Most achilles tendinitis treatment involves non-surgical methods. Achilles tendon rupture repair surgery can be successful, but achieving maximum results after a surgery like this is unlikely.


What is the treatment for an achilles tendon rupture?

The treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon depends on the severity of the rupture. For minor to moderate ruptures the treatment includes resting the leg, using an ice pack on the affected area, leg elevation and taking anti-inflammatory pain killers. For more severe cases, it is necessary for a cast or even surgery.


Does Alex Trebek have an artificial leg?

He ruptured his Achilles tendon chasing an intruder down a hotel hallway


What is the treatment for mucoid degeneration of Achilles tendon?

This treated by decompression and /or surgical removal.


The achilles tendon is in the knee or heel?

The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed


Is the Achilles tendon bone or cartilage?

The Achilles tendon is neither bone nor cartilage. It is, unsurprisingly, a tendon.


Is the Achilles tendon in the heel knee or toe?

The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed


The triceps surae insert in common into the tendon?

Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon


Where is the Achilles tendo located?

Achilles Tendon is located at the back of the ankle. The tough rope like tendon that joins the heel and the calf muscle is achilles tendon.


Why is my Achilles tendon hurt in the morning?

A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.