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<blockquote data-quote="vedauvoo" data-source="post: 2521555" data-attributes="member: 47024"><p>Tendons are strange in that the usual "tendinitis" is not like the usual "...itis" stuff in that it does not have the usual inflammatory characteristics. It is more of a degenerative process. Tendons can heal, but they heal very slowly. Think rotator cuff problems, jumper's knee (patellar tendinitis), or tendon problems around the wrist (De Quervain's tendinitis). So the treatment approach is different. There are a number of effective treatments, but where any malady has a wide number of treatments, that usually means no one treatment is the Cure.</p><p></p><p>The common denominator will be Time. Any estimate given as to when a tendon will heal has to be considered in terms of many months to years of modified activity. </p><p></p><p>The foot and ankle are incredibly complex dynamic miracles, the mechanics of which are generally poorly understood, even by physicians and even general orthopedists. That is why I urge you to seek out a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon that has a proven track record in treating foot and ankle problems in high performance athletes and outdoorsmen. A good way of finding such a professional is to quiz your local college team athletic trainers or physical therapists. They know who treats these problems effectively... and who does not. Get an accurate diagnosis. Take time to consider pros and cons of a treatment plan. </p><p></p><p>Then be patient. Getting ahead of this while you are young will pay big dividends over the long haul.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vedauvoo, post: 2521555, member: 47024"] Tendons are strange in that the usual "tendinitis" is not like the usual "...itis" stuff in that it does not have the usual inflammatory characteristics. It is more of a degenerative process. Tendons can heal, but they heal very slowly. Think rotator cuff problems, jumper's knee (patellar tendinitis), or tendon problems around the wrist (De Quervain's tendinitis). So the treatment approach is different. There are a number of effective treatments, but where any malady has a wide number of treatments, that usually means no one treatment is the Cure. The common denominator will be Time. Any estimate given as to when a tendon will heal has to be considered in terms of many months to years of modified activity. The foot and ankle are incredibly complex dynamic miracles, the mechanics of which are generally poorly understood, even by physicians and even general orthopedists. That is why I urge you to seek out a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon that has a proven track record in treating foot and ankle problems in high performance athletes and outdoorsmen. A good way of finding such a professional is to quiz your local college team athletic trainers or physical therapists. They know who treats these problems effectively... and who does not. Get an accurate diagnosis. Take time to consider pros and cons of a treatment plan. Then be patient. Getting ahead of this while you are young will pay big dividends over the long haul. [/QUOTE]
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