Torn Achilles tendon injuries plague both professional and amateur athletes alike. Spanning from the heel bone to the calf muscle, the Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in the body. This springy band of tissue can withstand significant stress, allowing you to run, jump, point your toe, and extend your foot. However, when excessive force is placed on the tendon through sudden movement or abrupt tensing, its fibers can separate, resulting in a ruptured or torn Achilles. In addition, overuse and insufficient stretching can lead to pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness along the back of the heel. Patients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other nearby FL cities who are sidelined with symptoms like these are encouraged to consult with the Board-certified physicians and surgeons at Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group.
Athletes are particularly vulnerable to torn Achilles tendon injuries, especially those who participate in activities like:
- Basketball
- Football
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Running
At Tampa Orthopaedic, sports injuries such as torn Achilles tendons are diagnosed and treated by Dr. Daniel Murphy, a Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, and Dr. Arnold Ramirez, a Board-certified sports medicine doctor, with the support of a highly trained staff of physical therapists. We offer a broad range of conservative orthopaedic treatments, including physical therapy, immobilization, and casts or wraps. And, in the event that surgery is necessitated to repair a complete rupture, we provide innovative operative treatments as well.
Contact the sports injury doctors at Tampa Orthopaedic today to learn more about treatment options for a torn Achilles tendon. We see patients from Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties in Florida, and beyond.
