By Nicholas A. Wessling, MD Orthopedic Surgeon – Foot & Ankle / Sports Medicine NY Orthopedics | New York City Understanding the Injury The Achilles tendon  is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body — connecting your calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to your heel bone. Despite its size, it’s also one of the most frequently injured tendons, especially in active adults. A rupture often happens during an explosive movement, like pushing off or jumping, and many

What Is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses...

ACL Tear Recovery: A Month-by-Month Timeline from an Orthopedic Surgeon By Dr. Nicholas Wessling, Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine...

By Dr. Nicholas Wessling, Orthopedic Surgeon Imagine trying to walk with a pebble in Loose body in knee joint your shoe. Sometimes you...