Achilles Tendinitis Treatment in India

Amit Patel is a 42-year-old accountant...

Amit Patel is a 42-year-old accountant and weekend cricket enthusiast. He began experiencing a sharp, burning pain in the back of his heel six months ago, which he initially dismissed as soreness. As an avid runner and father to two young children, he kept pushing through the pain until it became a constant, stiff ache every morning. His daily 5k runs became impossible, and playing with his kids in the park was painful. His orthopedist, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed chronic Achilles tendinitis after an MRI showed significant thickening and micro-tears in the tendon. After six weeks of failed conservative treatment (rest, ice, physiotherapy), Dr. Sharma recommended a minimally invasive procedure: Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Tenotomy. Amit was terrified of surgery and the potential of a long recovery away from his active life and family responsibilities. The procedure itself was quick, done under local anesthesia. He felt pressure but no pain. The emotional low point was the initial two weeks in a walking boot, feeling helpless. However, guided physiotherapy was transformative. Six months post-procedure, after diligent rehab, Amit is back to running gently and playing cricket without pain. His emotional journey shifted from fear and frustration to immense relief and a newfound respect for listening to his body. He feels reconnected to the activities that define him.