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113: Achilles Tendinopathy w/ Dr. Humbyrd

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Release Date: 03/30/2025

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We welcome Dr. Humbyrd once again in this episode as we explore the continuum of Achilles tendinopathy. From tendinosis & microtears to peritendinitis, we break down the clinical signs, imaging findings, and the latest treatment options—both non-operative and surgical.

Dr. Humbyrd received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. During medical school, she participated in a month-long ethics fellowship at the University of Oxford. After medical school, Dr. Humbyrd completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine followed by a foot and ankle fellowship at Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Humbyrd specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic arthritis and complex sports injuries of the foot and ankle, as well as foot and ankle deformities and arthritis. She has extensive surgical experience in complex reconstructions, including ankle replacement.

Dr. Humbyrd is Chief of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania, Founder and Director of Program in Surgical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of achilles tendinopathy.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ How to recognize Achilles tendinopathy in the clinic
✅ Imaging clues: X-ray vs. MRI findings 🩻
✅ Best non-op treatments: PT, PRP, shockwave & more
✅ When surgery is necessary & which procedures work best

 

This episode is sponsored by Arthrex:

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