ACHILLES TENDON
Achilles Tendon Treatment in Billings, MT
Board-certified foot and ankle surgeons. Full surgical capability when needed. In-house physical therapy for post-op recovery.
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Full-Spectrum Achilles Care
Our board-certified foot and ankle surgeons perform the full range of Achilles procedures (from primary rupture repair to chronic tendinosis debridement) at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
Post-op recovery is handled by our in-house physical therapy team. The surgeon who repaired your tendon and the therapist rehabilitating it coordinate directly. That matters for Achilles recovery more than almost any other foot and ankle injury.
Serving Montana Since 1988
Our board-certified surgeons treat Achilles injuries across the full spectrum: acute ruptures, chronic tendinosis, insertional disease, and revision cases.
Full Surgical Capability
Primary rupture repair, debridement, Haglund's resection, tendon transfer. All performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center by our board-certified surgeons.
In-House Physical Therapy
Post-op rehabilitation is done at our practice. Your surgeon and therapist communicate directly. No fragmented care.
Honest Recommendations
Not every Achilles problem needs surgery. We tell you what your injury actually requires, not what generates a procedure.
Conservative Through Surgical
Conservative Care First
We start with the least invasive effective treatment. The right approach depends on what you actually have, which is why we examine you first. Not every Achilles problem needs surgery, and we won't push it when it's not needed.
Surgical When Indicated
- Achilles rupture repair: For complete tears, performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
- Debridement for chronic tendinosis: Performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
- Haglund's resection: Performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
- Tendon transfer: When indicated, performed at Northern Rocky Surgery Center.
All procedures performed as outpatient surgery.
In-House Post-Op Physical Therapy
Achilles recovery is staged and precise. Our in-house PT team follows surgeon-specific protocols with direct communication at every milestone. That integration matters more here than almost anywhere else in foot and ankle surgery.
Pain-Free Is Not Healed; Healed Is Not Strong
The Achilles is one of the most heavily loaded tendons in the body. Returning to activity when pain resolves (but before strength is restored) is the single most common cause of re-rupture and chronic tendinosis. We do not let that happen.
Your Achilles Assessment
You are evaluated by a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. We perform clinical testing and imaging as indicated. Advanced imaging is coordinated when detailed tendon assessment is needed.
You get an honest assessment. Conservative care when that is the right answer. Surgery when it is not. Every decision framed around returning you to the activity you want to get back to.
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Questions? Call us at (406) 256-0077.