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

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
Advanced in Achilles Tendon Rupture

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).

 
 
 
 
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TOSH Clinic - Orthopedics

5848 South Fashion Boulevard, Suite 120, 
Murray, UT 
Experience:
11+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Grant Sun, MD is a fellowship trained and board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in foot and ankle at Intermountain Health’s Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) in Murray, Utah. He supports patients in the greater salt lake area and Wasatch back treating all aspects of foot and ankle pathology including ankle articular cartilage and sports injuries, fractures, limb deformity, arthritis, Achilles ruptures and disorders as well as forefoot pathology including bunions and toe deformities. He has operating privileges at TOSH, Intermountain Medical Center, Alta View, Park City and Heber Hospitals.Dr. Sun grew up in Utah, graduating from Northridge High School and completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah in Biomedical Engineering. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah as well and then completed his orthopedic residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. He went on to complete his subspecialty fellowship training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas under internationally renowned and former AOFAS president James Brodsky, MD. While there, he trained in all aspects of complex foot reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery techniques including arthroscopy and MIS bunionectomies. He also completed clinical research in the surgical correction of bunions.Dr. Sun is excited to be back home in Utah after his medical training in the community in which he grew up. He lives with his wife and two children in the Wasatch back. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, skate skiing, wing foiling and spending time in the beautiful Utah wilderness with his family. Conditions Treated Foot and ankle articular cartilage and sports injuriesFractures of the:TibiaAnkleFootLimb/foot deformitiesArthritis of the foot and ankleAchilles rupturesOffering both minimally invasive options as well as conservative treatment optionsForefoot pathology Including minimally invasive surgery for bunionsToe deformitiesTendon pathologies. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Bunions. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Achilles Tendon Rupture Clinical Trials?
Prospective Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effect of Collagen Scaffold Augmentation in Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair

Summary: This prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates the clinical efficacy of collagen scaffold augmentation in surgical repair for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The study will enroll 48 adult participants randomly assigned to either the intervention group (surgical repair with collagen scaffold augmentation) or the control group (standard surgical repair without scaffold). The pri...

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Immediate Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Pain and Functional Performance in Individuals With Achilles Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial

Summary: The Achilles tendon exhibits high tensile strength and can withstand extremely high loads. However, it is susceptible to injuries such as tendinopathies and ruptures, which are associated with structural alterations and loss of function. Strategies have been investigated to enhance clinical rehabilitation. Nevertheless, the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain and functional imp...