I always get very nervous when i go to drs but dr Abbasi put me at ease He is very easy to speak with and has great way of communicating So if u want a dr who is cool and knows his stuff he is the man to see. I also want say his staff is very professional and friendly. And when people are nice like they all are it makes things so much easier especially when your a nervous nelly
Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Achilles Tendon Repair
For a ruptured Achilles tendon, and the conservative route for Tendinitis and Tendinosis.
Achilles Tendon Treatment
Three problems of the Achilles tendon get confused with each other, and they are treated very differently. Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon or its sheath, usually from a recent increase in load, and it tends to be sore at the start of activity and to ease as things warm up. Tendinosis is degeneration of the tendon itself, from long-standing overload rather than inflammation, and the tendon thickens and becomes tender. A rupture is the tendon tearing through: people describe feeling as though they were kicked in the back of the ankle, often with an audible snap, and then being unable to push off. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Achilles Tendon Repair, and for a rupture the first conversation is about which route suits you.
The Rehabilitation Protocol
Ask About a ConsultationThis is the physical therapy protocol the practice gives its own patients after this operation. It is written for the period after surgery, for you and for your therapist, and your own plan is set by Dr. Abbasi at your follow-up.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
Do I definitely need an operation for a ruptured Achilles?
No. A complete rupture can be treated without surgery, in a boot with a staged rehabilitation program. Which is right depends on you, on the tear, and on how soon you are seen.
Is Tendinitis treated the same way?
No, and this is where the three get confused. Tendinitis and Tendinosis are managed without surgery in almost all cases, with loading programs rather than rest alone.
How long until I can run?
It takes months, and running is one of the later milestones. Calf strength is the last thing to return, and the program is built around rebuilding it properly rather than early.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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