Snapshot A 40-year-old elite runner presents to the physician’s office for pain in the Achilles tendon. For the past few weeks, he has had intermittent pain and swelling in his right Achilles tendon. He also reports some stiffness in the mornings after waking up. On physical exam, there is tenderness 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles tendon insertion and limited dorsiflexion. His physician recommends rest and ice for the next few weeks. Introduction Clinical definition login to view 3 more bullets Epidemiology Demographics login to view 3 more bullets Risk factors login to view 6 more bullets ETIOLOGY Pathogenesis login to view 5 more bullets Associated conditions login to view 1 more bullet Presentation Symptoms login to view 3 more bullets Physical exam login to view 3 more bullets Differential Achilles tendon rupture login to view 8 more bullets Ankle sprain login to view 2 more bullets DIAGNOSIS Making the diagnosis login to view 1 more bullet Treatment Conservative login to view 6 more bullets Medical login to view 3 more bullets Complications Achilles tendon rupture