Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Achilles Tendonitis     Achilles Tendonitis Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) Heel lift (orthotic) 2) Achilles silicone sleeve 3) Physical Therapy (eccentric strengthening) 4) Ice 5) Activity modification Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit None Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Most Achilles tendonitis can be treated with appropriate non-operative management. 2) Surgery can be performed to alleviate the pain. Appointment Timeframe within 6 weeks How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays) Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-998-6541 Clinic Location Sites Ann Arbor - South Main Orthopedics UM Consulting Physician Anish Raj Kadakia, M.D. Revised on: 09/24/2009