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Treating chronic inflammation of the Achilles tendon

BMJ 2004; 329 doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7472.975 (Published 21 October 2004)
Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:975

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  1. Elizabeth M Theo, supply teacher,
  2. Milind M Deshpande, consultant orthosurgeon,
  3. Herbert H Nehrlich, private practice,
  4. Isobel Knight, Bowen therapist,
  5. Hesham Elsolamy
  1. Surrey
  2. Hubli, India
  3. Bribie Island, Australia
  4. Cambridge
  5. rheumatology and rehabilitation, Cairo, Egypt

    Question

    I have chronic Achilles tendinitis. An MRI scan has shown a few small foci of cystic degeneration within the thickened tendon. I am 63 and desperate to find a specialist in this field as I have had acute intermittent pain day and night for more than a year.

    Answer

    I recommend you to go to a physiotherapist and undergo phonophoresis with flufenamic acid gel. You may have to continue the therapy for at least two to three …

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