Chapter: Achilles Tendon Pathology
There is no consensus on the best method for management of the Achilles tendon pathologies. Individual preferences, drawn from experience and study, determine whether treatment is operative or nonoperative. In this chapter there is a description of Achilles tendon pathologies including disorders of Achilles tendon insertion, tendinopathy, partial rupture and complete rupture. We are focusing on identifying underlying pathology, as this would determine the choice of treatment. And although there are many different approaches, the key would be to name exactly what kind of pathology we are dealing with. One should not rely only on clinical symptoms (pain).