Achilles Tendon

Achilles tendinopathy, partial tears, and complete ruptures: treatment options and injection research

Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN You may recognize the pattern: tightness at the back of the ankle initially settles, then returns when you resume walking, running, or climbing stairs. Rest, shoe inserts, a boot, physical therapy, or an injection may have helped for a while. Eventually, […]

Retrocalcaneal heel bursitis: symptoms, causes, and nonsurgical treatment options

Ross Hauser, MD, Danielle Matias, PA-C, Demi Foster, APRN Pain and swelling at the back of your heel can make an ordinary walk difficult. You may have tried different shoes, ice, anti-inflammatory medication, a heel lift, or a walking boot. These measures may have helped temporarily, but the discomfort returned […]

Tendinitis and Tendinosis treatments – Injections for Chronic Tendinopathy

Ross Hauser, MD; Danielle Matias, PA-C; Demi Foster, APRN Tendinitis and Tendinosis treatments – Injections for Chronic Tendinopathy You went to your follow up visit with your orthopedist. You were told that you have Tendinopathy or “Tendon problems.” This came as no surprise to you. You know something is wrong. […]