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Achilles tendinitis natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
A complication of achilles tendonitis is tendon rupture. Lifestyle changes help improve symptoms but the symptoms may return on resuming strenous activities.
Natural History
Natural History
Complications
Complications
Achilles tendinitis may make one more likely to have an Achilles tendon rupture. This condition usually causes a sharp pain. Surgical repair is necessary, but difficult because the tendon is not normal.
Prognosis
Prognosis
Lifestyle changes usually help improve symptoms. However, symptoms may return if one does not limit activities that cause pain, or if one does not maintain the strength and flexibility of the tendon.
Surgery, if needed, has been shown very effective for improving pain.
References
References
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