You may have seen a player getting escorted off the field at a sporting event due to an injury. If the injury was a torn Achilles tendon, you know how bad it can be. That athlete is most likely being taken to surgery to repair the tear. He won’t be playing for months while it heals. If you’re active and begin to feel pain in the back of your ankle, visit Dr. Velimir Petkov, DPM, for Achilles tendonitis treatment. Your podiatrist can begin a program of rehabilitation. If you have pain, see a foot doctor before you get carted off on a stretcher in extreme pain. Call Clifton, NJ podiatrist’s office for an appointment, even on short notice.

What is Achilles Tendonitis?
The Achilles tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. Tendonitis occurs from overuse. Runners who suddenly increase the intensity of their runs are at particular risk of developing Achilles tendonitis. Middle-aged athletes who only work out on the weekends may be at risk of injuring the tendon.

Tendonitis is painful and mobility-limiting. You can treat your pain with conservative lifestyle treatments and over-the-counter medication. Your Northern New Jersey podiatrist at Premier Podiatry provides you with a set of exercises, stretches, and other modification recommendations that help you heal your tendonitis.

When the band of tissue doesn’t respond to these simple modifications, or if your Achilles tendon ruptures, you may need more drastic intervention in the form of surgery. When you’re at this stage, you want to rely on a top-rated foot specialist such as Dr. Velimir Petkov for your minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair. He keeps you informed of your options before beginning any treatment. Dr. Petkov performs tendon surgery so you can resume your regular exercise routine as soon as possible.

What Are the Types of Achilles Tendon Injuries?
There are two main types of Achilles tendon rupture:

  • Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a persistent, debilitating condition with a primarily degenerative pathology. This type of tendinitis occurs when the tendon breaks in the middle. It is characterized by the replacement of the normal collagen in the tendon with pathological tissue, which causes swelling of the heel and leg. This injury can be caused by a variety of causes, including load (too much or too little), biomechanics, age, waist size, and hormone levels. Although it is more common among athletes, non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy can also affect the more sedentary population. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and swelling in the Achilles tendon. Symptoms frequently worsen until the pain becomes more constant with activities.
  • Insertional Achilles tendonitis results from damage to the Achilles tendon fibers where the tendon joins to the heel bone. It might be caused by inflammation of a bursa or a tendon sheath in the same region. While non-insertional Achilles tendinitis most typically affects the young and active, insertional Achilles tendinitis can occur at any age. The injury is prevalent in adults, particularly those who begin new physical activities without training. Insertional Achilles tendonitis also affects those with lower extremity abnormalities, leg length discrepancies, and restricted subtalar joint mobility. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is characterized by pain and swelling of the posterior portion of the heel, as well as limited function and stiffness. Furthermore, patients frequently report severe symptoms at night, during rest, and after resuming activity. Tenderness is frequently felt when the distal section of the tendon is palpated. The skin above this area can be red and swollen.

Contact Premier Podiatry today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number in Clifton: (973) 315-5555 or Wayne: (973) 384-4444.

Premier Podiatry
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