Achilles' tendon

The Achilles' tendon or heel (tendo Achillis) or the calcaneal tendon (tendo calcaneus) is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.

Treatment of Achilles' tendon damage

Initial treatment of damage to the tendon is generally nonoperative. Orthotics can produce early relief to the tendon by the correction of malalignments, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also known to be effective.

Related Topics:
Orthotics - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Where tendon rupture is concerned, there are three main types of treatment: the open operative method, the percutaneous operative method and nonoperative options.

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