Achilles Injuries

Usually traumatic

May occur with:

• Sudden forced plantar flexion

• Violent dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot

Good results with non-operative functional rehabilitation

In some cases operative repair is required.

Dr. Marsh repairs the tendon either through a minimally invasive or open approach depending on the chronicity of the injury

Achilles tendonitis with inflammation and pain at the insertion of the Achilles tendon with retrocalcaneal bursitis and Haglunds deformity (calcaneal bony prominence)

In minor and moderate cases where the Achilles tendon is functional with limited degenerative changes, Dr. Marsh resects the Haglunds deformity and retrocalcaneal bursa through an arthroscopic approach

In severe cases with limited Achilles function and significant degenerative changes, Dr. Marsh performs a retrocalcaneal bursa excision, resection of Haglund deformity and debridement of diseased tendon with anchor repair through an open approach