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Achilles rupture, non-surgical care

★★★★★

“…I ruptured my achilles… he was very open to a conservative approach to treatment & I began PT with his office. I’m happy to say that, a year later, I was able to return to the sport I love & compete at nationals last month… I really value his medical integrity…”

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Dr. Andrew Dold is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Frisco, Texas, who treats the full range of foot and ankle problems, from ankle sprains, fractures and Achilles ruptures in athletes to bunions, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma and arthritis. He is the author of a review of current treatment for Achilles tendon ruptures in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and he starts with non-surgical care when it is likely to work.

Need to be seen urgently? Fracture or acute injury and need urgent care? Let us know in the comment section of your new appointment request, and we’ll prioritize your care. You can also call 469-850-0680. Same-day appointments available.

Foot and ankle conditions we treat

Choose a condition to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and what the research shows.

Achilles and ankle tendons

Achilles tendon ruptureSurgical and non-surgical treatment, from the author of a JAAOS review Achilles tendonitisHeel-cord pain in runners and active adults Peroneal tendon problemsOuter ankle tendon pain, tears and snapping Adult flatfootPosterior tibial tendon problems and a falling arch Anterior tibialis tendon ruptureFoot drop and front-of-ankle tendon injuries FHL tendonitisDancer’s tendinitis at the back of the ankle

Ankle sprains and sports injuries

Ankle sprainsFrom mild sprains to high ankle sprains Ankle arthroscopyMinimally invasive ankle surgery Anterior ankle impingementFront-of-ankle pinching in athletes Talus cartilage lesionsCartilage injury inside the ankle Turf toeBig toe sprains in field sports Exertional compartment syndromeLeg pain that builds with running Shin splints and stress fracturesCommon overuse injuries in runners

Fractures

Fracture careSame-day visits and walk-ins for broken bones Ankle fracturesCast, boot or surgery, based on stability Foot fracturesMetatarsal, navicular, calcaneus and talus fractures Jones fracturesFifth metatarsal fractures in athletes Lisfranc injuriesMidfoot injuries that are easy to miss Toe fracturesBroken and dislocated toes Sesamoid injuriesPain under the big toe joint

Heel, forefoot and big toe

Plantar fasciitisHeel pain with the first steps in the morning BunionsBig toe deformity, shoes and surgery Hallux rigidusBig toe arthritis and stiffness Hallux varusA big toe that drifts inward Morton’s neuromaBurning pain between the toes MetatarsalgiaBall-of-foot pain

Arthritis

Ankle arthritisNon-surgical care and surgical options Talus osteonecrosisLoss of blood supply to the ankle bone

Not sure what is causing your pain?

Achilles rupture questionsAnswers to the questions patients ask most Sports medicine in FriscoCare for athletes of every age and level

Watch Dr. Dold: Achilles tendon rupture

Dr. Dold explains common problems and shows how he treats them. Some videos show real surgery.

Achilles tendon rupture: the Thompson test

Achilles tendon rupture: MRI findings

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What the research shows

Dr. Dold’s review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons covers current surgical and non-surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.¹
For many unstable ankle fractures in older adults, a close-contact cast gave similar function to surgery at six months.²
After ankle fracture surgery, putting weight on the ankle early was as safe and effective as waiting.³

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Research cited

Dold AP. Acute Achilles tendon ruptures: an update on current management strategies. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024;33(16):881-889. PubMed
Willett K, Keene DJ, Mistry D, et al. Close contact casting vs surgery for initial treatment of unstable ankle fractures in older adults: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2016;316(14):1455-1463. PubMed
Bretherton CP, Achten J, Jogarah V, et al. Early versus delayed weight-bearing following operatively treated ankle fracture (WAX): a non-inferiority, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2024;403(10446):2787-2797. PubMed

This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation. Individual results vary.

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Foot and ankle conditions we treat

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