Achilles Tendon Rupture
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Who are the top Achilles Tendon Rupture Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
Distinguished in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
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Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill

601 Broadway, Floor 7, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Seibert is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle. His practice offers a wide range of the most up-to-date care for conditions of the lower extremity, from common ailments to complex foot and ankle trauma. Whether injured on the job or on the field, Dr. Seibert is focused on helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Seibert enjoys working to help heal foot and ankle conditions because of the variety the specialty provides and the opportunity to take care of both young and aging patients. Dr. Seibert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Seibert is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Seibert is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Orthopedics
Advanced in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Orthopedics
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Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave Nw, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Anthony Yi, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with additional advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. He provides compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. He is committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi provides both nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for the whole gamut of foot & ankle problems. He also offers numerous less invasive and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques that can lead to faster recovery, lower infection risk, and much smaller scars while still having the same (or better) results compared to more traditional, more invasive techniques.Dr. Yi grew up in Tacoma, WA, where he attended high school at Bellarmine Preparatory School. He graduated as valedictorian and received the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Business Administration and achieved summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree at USC Keck School of Medicine where he was awarded a year of research funding through the Dean’s Research Scholar program and made significant contributions towards the advancement of orthopedic surgery by authoring numerous research publications. Dr. Yi completed his general orthopedic surgery training at the prestigious University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center where he served as the administrative chief resident in addition to honing his surgical skills and clinical acumen under world-renowned leaders in orthopedic surgery. He then selected for additional training at Harvard Brigham & Women’s Hospital, where he honed a diverse set of Foot & Ankle surgical skills under the mentorship of leaders in the field. He is well-trained in procedures ranging from novel minimally invasive techniques to major reconstructive procedures such as total ankle arthroplasty and deformity correction. As Pacific Northwest natives, Dr. Yi and his wife are excited to return to the community in which they cherished their most formative years. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cooking, and cycling. Dr. Yi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poland Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Amniotic Band Syndrome. Dr. Yi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Summit Orthopedics

1285 Nininger Road, Suite 107, 
Hastings, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Michael Anderson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Hastings, Minnesota. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS).

What are the latest Achilles Tendon Rupture Clinical Trials?
The ASPIRE Trial: AchilleS tendinoPathy Treated With cortIcosteRoid injEctions

Summary: Achilles tendinopathy is a common and often persistent tendon disorder associated with pain, impaired function, and reduced participation in physical activities. Standard care consists of education, load management advice, and progressive calf-strengthening exercises, yet about half of patients remain symptomatic. Corticosteroid injections are frequently used in clinical practice, but evidence on ...

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The Effects of Popliteal Nerve Block on Pain and Nerve-Related Symptoms After Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary: Achilles tendon rupture is common, yet the value of popliteal nerve block for postoperative pain control during surgical repair remains uncertain. Despite widespread use, evidence supporting its analgesic effectiveness is limited, and both popliteal nerve block and Achilles tendon repair carry risks of nerve injury. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial will evaluate whether adding a popliteal...