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Suggest Remedy For Pain While Walking After The Cortisone Shots
Question: I have a large bone spur on the back of my heel (achilles tendonitis). It is very painful and inhibits my walking comfortably even after cortisone shots. My podiatrist does not recommend surgery because I am 76 years old. What can I do to be active again? Is there any treatment you can recommend that will free me of this pain? I'd be grateful for any suggestions you may give me. XXXXXXX Damsteegt
Brief Answer:
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You can go for Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). During this procedure, high-energy shockwave impulses stimulate the healing process in damaged tendon tissue.it is noninvasive—it does not require a surgical incision. You can discuss this with your podiatrist.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
You can go for Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). During this procedure, high-energy shockwave impulses stimulate the healing process in damaged tendon tissue.it is noninvasive—it does not require a surgical incision. You can discuss this with your podiatrist.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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