Achilles tendon tenosynovitis in long-distance runners

Achilles Tendon Tenosynovitis is a chronic, disabling condition seen in long-distance runners. Conservative treatment frequently fails to give satisfactory results and often requires a very prolonged period of treatment. The author presents four cases, three of which were treated surgically with very satisfactory results and prompt return to competition. It is suggested that a more vigorous attack on this condition with surgical decompression of the heel cord be used in athletes.