Recent studies and trials indicate heavy load eccentric calf muscle training can reduce need for surgery if tendinosis is in middle portion of Achilles tendon. Calf muscles require a long recovery period. Calcaneal bone loss continues for one year after surgery.
Clinical Trials and Research Studies on Achilles Tendinosis
New York (USA), June 17, 2013
Achilles Tendinosis: Clinical Trials and Research Studies
The best treatment for Achilles tendinosis has always been a combination of non-surgical treatments like rest, stretching and strengthening exercises, and NSAIDs. However, success rate of these treatment options has not been very satisfactory.
Recent research studies and trials indicate heavy load eccentric calf muscle training can reduce need for surgery if tendinosis is in the middle portion of Achilles tendon.
Yet again, recovery in the short term after surgery is good but in the long term, Achilles tendinosis deteriorates. Calf muscles require a very long recovery period. Calcaneal bone loss continues for around a year after surgery.
Tendon bioengineering involving ligament reconstruction through mesenchymal stem cells and silk scaffold is developing as a possible solution.
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