Xanthomas are cholesterol deposits that appear in the Achilles tendon. High cholesterol levels can cause the formation of these cholesterol deposits, which appear as small lumps. Aside from treating the underlying cholesterol problem, treatment for xanthomas may require taking a biopsy of the lesion but leaving the nodules intact.
Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon
Xanthomas of the Achilles Tendon
- Created in Foot Problems, Achilles Problems
Heel Pain Is A Common Foot Complaint.
Over 2.5 million people suffer from heel pain in the United States.
One of the complications of heel pain is the growth of bone on the underside of the heel bone known as a heel spur.
- (ESWT) Shock Wave Therapy may be appropriate to resolve the pain.
- ESWT is a non-surgical, non-invasive, FDA approved treatment.