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Treatment / Outcome Treatment: Purely symptom dependent as usually self-limiting--don’t treat X-ray changes if no pain Usually have to curtail exacerbating activities until symptoms improve Shoe lifts (1/4 inch) can lessen stress at tendon Can unload unilateral involvement with crutches Long-leg casts with KF and equinus foot placement can be used in severe cases Outcome: Excellent prognosis without residual disability Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version