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Ankle Tendon Tear Tretments in Chevy Chase, MD

5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 450 Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Avoid Ankle Surgery with Regenexx

Damage to the Achilles tendon is the most common form of tendon damage and typically results from acute injury or overuse often as a result of athletics. When the Achilles tendon tears, the recommended course of treatment is a risky surgery with a > 10% complication rate. Because of the invasive nature of this surgery, recovery is lengthy, and a recent study suggests that it is no more effective than immobilizing and bracing the ankle for a few weeks.

During this outpatient procedure, our expert physicians use precise image guidance to inject custom concentrations of your body’s natural healing agents into the exact areas of damage to promote repair of strain and tears to the Achilles tendon. Best of all, your downtime will be a fraction of surgery, with little to no need for opioid pain medications or time off work. Call our patient care coordinators today to get started on your path to recovery.

Regenexx Benefits

  • Increased function
  • Pain reduction
  • Most individuals do not experience extensive downtime
  • Minimal time off of work
  • No surgery
  • Minimal use of mobility tools (crutches, etc.)
  • Minimal disruption of regular routine

5550 Friendship Blvd.
Suite 450
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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A physiatrist with vast experience in sports medicine and geriatric medicine, Dr. Dade approaches his patients’ pain by evaluating the whole person, not just the source of pain.

Understanding and respecting the symbiotic relationship between all systems within the human body is central to his all-inclusive approach to care and is integral to reducing pain. He is able to diagnose a variety of musculoskeletal conditions with precision and then develops comprehensive treatment plans.

In addition to being adept at conventional interventional techniques, Dr. Dade is highly skilled in regenerative medicine including: prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and bone marrow concentrate.

A respected leader in his field, Dr. Dade had been recognized by his peers as one of Washingtonian magazine’s Top Doctors. He is a past recipient of the Congressional National Leadership Award for achievements in the medical community.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Friedlis is one of few physicians in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area trained to perform platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments and is one of the first doctors in the area to use bone marrow concentrate for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

His innovation and expertise has established Dr. Friedlis as the foremost practitioner of regenerative procedures for musculoskeletal injuries in the Washington, DC, area. Nationally recognized as an expert in pain, he is a frequent speaker at national conferences on regenerative treatments.

As an advocate for global stewardship, Dr. Friedlis has coordinated several medical mission trips to Central Mexico that were sponsored by the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine and provided much-needed pain management services to poor, rural communities. He also served as program director for a new medical outreach program that brought then-nonexistent pain management services to Lima, Peru.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

A native of Northern Virginia, Dr. Wagner returned to the area after completing his medical training throughout the state of Virginia. He believes that finding the definitive source of pain is critical to long-term recovery.

He combines his years of clinical experience and skills in advanced, non-surgical techniques with the latest medical technology with the goal of improved function and reduced pain for each patient and has helped countless patients resolve complex pain issues and return to healthy lives.

Dr. Wagner specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries of the spine, joints, tendons, nerves and ligaments by utilizing injection techniques. He is well-respected within his field and has lectured and mentored clinicians nationally on these innovative techniques and their application for treating chronic pain conditions.

He is frequently asked to share his expertise through speaking and instructional venues, including as a featured WebMD lecturer for low back pain. Dr. Wagner received the Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association for his commitment to continuing medical education.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Throughout his regenerative medicine career, Dr. Newton has had the opportunity to treat patients of all activity levels, from all over the world. He looks forward to helping each patient by providing an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

As a sports medicine fellow in Cincinnati, Dr. Newton was able to evaluate and treat professional and elite level athletes, including athletes at Division I and III colleges and multiple high schools.

Now, double board-certified in sports and family medicine, Dr. Newton’s professional passion includes regenerative medicine and interventional orthopedics. He holds additional training certificates in musculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

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Areas treated: Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

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