I’ve had achilles tendonitis pain for about 3 weeks and am wearing a brace, seeing a doctor next week- is it definite that I’ll need surgery? =(
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Its not definite. Physical therapy incorporating stretching and eccentric strengthening exercises may ease the pain. A heel lift in your shoe can minimize stress by putting slack in the calf muscle and Achilles tendon and give the condition more time to heal. Also, low-energy shock wave therapy has been proven useful in stimulating soft-tissue healing by increasing blood supply to the area treated. It seems you have some options left. Good luck.
If you have any other questions about what to expect, you might look here: http://www.eorthopod.com/content/achilles-tendon-problems