Achilles Tendon Problems
These can be broadly divided into acute (sudden onset) and Chronic (longterm)
Acute Achilles tendon Rupture
This often occurs during sudden acceleration or deceleration activities. It can occur in any age group but is typical in people in their 4th decade or above doing unaccustomed exercise (the so called 'Weekend Warrior)
Acute Achilles tendon Rupture
This often occurs during sudden acceleration or deceleration activities. It can occur in any age group but is typical in people in their 4th decade or above doing unaccustomed exercise (the so called 'Weekend Warrior)
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This video leans towards operative treatment but opinion is divided as to the best forms of treatment.
Whilst there is a wealth of literature suggesting that traditional treatment in a plaster cast is inferior to operative treatment recent papers have shown excellent results with a non operative regime using functional bracing. This is the treatment that we currently recommend
Whilst there is a wealth of literature suggesting that traditional treatment in a plaster cast is inferior to operative treatment recent papers have shown excellent results with a non operative regime using functional bracing. This is the treatment that we currently recommend
