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By Mayo Clinic staffAchilles tendinitis can progress to a degenerative condition called Achilles tendinosis, in which the tendon begins to lose its organized structure, making the tendon weaker and more fibrous. Continued stress to your Achilles tendon could cause it to tear (rupture), which may require surgery to correct the damage.