A short treatment guide follows. Typically the patient has pain in the Achilles mid-portion, complaining of most pain being located on the medial side of the Achilles tendon. The symptoms are often ...

Achilles tendon issues can affect ankle function. Symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness around the ankle or heel can be caused by Achilles tendinopathy (a wear-and-tear injury) or a rupture.

NEW ORLEANS — Dejounte Murray tore his right Achilles tendon in the team’s 118-116 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, ending the Pelicans guard’s season, according to a league source.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Dejounte Murray has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon. An MRI taken last night confirmed the injury, which occurred during ...