Here I will review the 3 common achilles problems - achilles tendinitis, achilles tendinosis and achilles tendon rupture.  I will discuss the plantaris tendon rupture which can be mistaken for an achilles injury.

I will briefly describe the symptoms, exam and workup for these diagnoses.

I will explain why MRI's are not needed for the diagnosis of an achilles tendon rupture - the have been shown to be a waste of time and money and can delay care.

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