Achilles Tendon Injuries
in Missouri & Illinois
Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles Tendon is a thick band of tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel. This is important for running, jumping, and walking. Inflammation, swelling, and pain of the Achilles tendon is common; this is referred to as Achilles Tendinitis. If left untreated this condition will continue to worsen. This may be the result of overuse, and may cause pain down the back of your leg into your heel. Another common condition of the Achilles tendon is rupture. This may be associated with a ‘Pop’ and severe pain.
Treatment
Treating an Achilles injury depends upon the severity. Mild achilles tendinitis may be treated with ice, rest, and stretching, but more severe injuries to Achilles tendons may require surgery. Home exercises, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicines, custom orthotics, shoe inserts, casts, splints, walking boots, and proper shoes may be implemented, as well.
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Our Facility
We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality foot care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. X-rays are performed in the office.
Booking Appointments
If you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office by phone or request an appointment online. Our office facilitates communications and emergency calls and appointments are available and welcome, especially for new patients seeking help.
Financial Questions
We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want. For patients who require major work, a complete payment plan is designed with an appropriate payment schedule. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.
Cancellations
If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 24 hours notice. We ask for this advance notice so that we can offer this appointment to another patient. A fee may be charged if a patient does not show up for an appointment without sufficient notice.
