By Nicholas A. Wessling, MD Orthopedic Surgeon – Foot & Ankle / Sports Medicine New York City Introduction After Achilles tendon repair, patients often ask: “When can I get back to golf? How long before I can play tennis or go for a run?” These are the right questions — and the answers depend on your healing timeline  and the physical demands of each sport . While every recovery is individualized, the following guide outlines safe exercise and sport progression  after surgery

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

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

A pseudo-Jones fracture is a common injury to the base of the fifth metatarsal, often caused by a rolled ankle. Learn how it differs from a true Jones fracture, and what to expect in terms of symptoms, treatment, and full recovery.

Recovery from a Brostrom Procedure: What to Expect

As a foot and ankle specialist with a focus on minimally invasive techniques, one of the most common questions I get from patients...

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