EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 21 MIN
The Growing Trend of Achilles Tendon Ruptures, with special guest Sagar Desai
from OrthoJOE · host Mohit Bhandari and Marc Swiontkowski
In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sagar Desai (Foot and Ankle surgeon, Toronto, Canada) in a discussion on the increasing trend of Achilles tendon ruptures across various age groups and sports, with a focus on variables such as playing style, training volume, and shoe design as well as both operative and nonoperative treatment options. Subspecialties: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Essentials Sports Medicine Chapters (00:00:03) - Ortho Joe Podcast(00:01:42) - Athlete Achilles Tendon ruptures(00:03:02) - Athletic U ruptures: Young vs Old(00:10:06) - Is it Bad for You to Play With a Forefoot?(00:10:35) - Achilles injury prevention(00:13:25) - Non-operative treatment for foot injuries(00:16:19) - Return to Sport after a Achilles Injury(00:18:39) - Mark Feuerstein on Achilles tendon ruptures
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In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Sagar Desai (Foot and Ankle surgeon, Toronto, Canada) in a discussion on the increasing trend of Achilles tendon ruptures across various age groups and sports, with a focus on variables such as playing style, training volume, and shoe design as well as both operative and nonoperative treatment options. Subspecialties: Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Essentials Sports Medicine
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