The two main types of Achilles tendon injuries are: Rupture: Completely torn tendon Tendinitis: Inflammation in the tendon Mid-substance tendinitis occurs in the middle of the tendon and often results from overuse. Insertional tendinitis develops at the end of the tendon where it connects to the heel bone and usually occurs in people who are
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Tending to Your Tendons
“Some patients are hard on their tendons from playing sports, or being involved in other physical activities,” says Scott Adams, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland. “When overuse of the tendon is involved, it usually leads to tendonitis.” What is Tendonitis? Tendonitis is defined as irritation or inflammation of the tendon. It
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