Achilles tendinitis medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Medical therapy involves use of NSAIDs and if required, steroid injection.

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy involves use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen. Steroid injection is sometimes used, but must be done after careful, expert consideration because it can increase the risk of tendon rupture.