Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Achilles Tendon Rupture     Achilles Tendon Rupture Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) Patient should be splinted with the foot pointing down (equinus) 2) Elevate 3) Non-weight bearing Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit None Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Most Achilles tendon ruptures are treated surgically. 2) Final operative decision is made on an individual patient's health and needs. Appointment Timeframe within 1 week 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