Achilles tendon lengthening is a medical procedure commonly performed to address various issues involving the Achilles tendon. This tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping. When this tendon...
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Injections for Foot and Ankle Injuries: An Overview Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Injections have emerged as promising, minimally invasive treatments for musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in the foot and ankle....
Case Study: Tendo-Achilles Repair of the Left ankle in a 46 year-old patient An incision in the back of the calf is created during the procedure. The tendon will be stitched back together by the surgeon if it has ruptured. Depending on how deteriorated the tendon is,...
Case Study: Achilles Tendon Repair using PARS in a 35 year-old man PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System) is a ground-breaking minimally invasive method for Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair. Because recovery from the minimally invasive PARS surgery is substantially...
New York State Medical Treatment Guidelines forAchilles Tendinopathy in workers compensation patients The New York State workers compensation board has developed these guidelines to help physicians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals provide appropriate...