1. bilateral AT 
2. insertional AT 
3. local steroid injection within 6 weeks or physical therapy within 4 weeks 
4. inability to comply with follow-up criteria 
5. history of surgery on the Achilles tendon or systemic diseases (general inflammatory diseases such as rheumatologic disorders and diabetes) 
6. daily use of opioids for pain 
7. anticoagulation or immunosuppressive therapy 
8. intent to use NSAIDs or steroids 
9. self-reported pregnancy       
    

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Condition
bilateral AT
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Condition
insertional AT
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Procedure
local steroid injection
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Temporal
within 6 weeks
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Procedure
physical therapy
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Temporal
within 4 weeks
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Observation
history
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Procedure
surgery on the Achilles tendon
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Condition
systemic diseases
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Condition
general inflammatory diseases
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Condition
rheumatologic disorders
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Condition
diabetes
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Scope
rheumatologic disorders and diabetes
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Drug
opioids
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Condition
pain
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Multiplier
daily
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Procedure
anticoagulation therapy
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Procedure
immunosuppressive therapy
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Drug
NSAIDs
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Drug
steroids
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Condition
pregnancy