Embody Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Exclusion Criteria

• •History of Achilles tendon rupture;
• •Previous Achilles tendon surgery on the index ankle;
• •Genetic collagen disease, hypersensitivity, or objection to using bovine-derived materials;
• •History of auto-immune or immunodeficiency disorders;
• •History of chronic inflammatory disorders;
• •Oral steroid use in last 2 months or injectable steroid use in last 4 weeks;
• •History of heavy smoking (\> 1 pack per day) within last 6 months;
• •Hypersensitivity to poly(D,L-lactide) materials;
• •Metal implants, fillings, shrapnel, and/or screws;
• •Females of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study;
• •Currently involved in any injury litigation or worker's compensation claims relating to the index ankle;
• •Enrolled, or plans to enroll, in another clinical trial during this studythat would affect the outcomes of this study; or
• •History of non-compliance with medical treatment, physical therapy/rehabilitation, or clinical study participation.