Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years.

An Achilles tendon rupture (also known as a tendon tear) is an injury to the thick band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. The rupture can occur anywhere along the Achilles tendon ...

Q: I’m a 30-year-old man, and I play weekend volleyball. Last month, I jumped to spike the ball and heard a “pop.” There was a lot of pain; it felt like getting kicked in the calf. It was a torn ...

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Another year, another injury for Tiger Woods. Woods, the 15-time major champion, announced Tuesday he ruptured his left Achilles while ramping up training in the last week. He underwent a successful ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the Achilles ...

An Achilles tear is a serious and painful injury to endure. Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard went down with the non-contact injury in Game 4 of his team's first-round matchup with the Indiana ...

Dr. Joseph Park doesn’t need to see any more replays. The first time he saw Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton fall to the floor in pain Sunday night during the first quarter of Game 7 of the ...

In Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War but had one weakness…apparently the same one that has laid low two ...