Achilles tendon repair
Fixing calf cord
Achilles tendon repair is a surgical procedure to reconnect the Achilles tendon after it ruptures or tears.
The tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, typically ruptures during sudden athletic movements.
Recovery involves weeks of immobilization followed by physical therapy: He's six months out from his Achilles tendon repair and finally jogging again.
- gastrocnemiusPrimary calf muscle
- calcaneusPosterior foot bone
- soleusLower leg flexor
- minimally invasive surgeryOperations using small cuts
- surgical suturesThread closing medical wounds
vascularization · range of motion · tenotomy · chronic inflammation · scar tissue · overuse injury · stretching routines · walking boot · heel lift · weekend warrior · cryotherapy · physical therapy · sports medicine · back on your feet
Achilles tendon repairconservative treatment
Non-surgical medical management
immobilization · watchful waiting · heel lifts · benign neglect
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