Achilles Tendon Repair

The Achilles tendon, which is the cord that joins the bottom calf muscle to the heel may become ruptured due to jerk or an injury. This is most commonly seen in athletics and those who engage in manual labor. The painful Achilles tendon can be repaired very easily without much intervention.

Achilles Tendon Repair

The person suffering from Achilles tendon injury will not be able to bend the foot, stand on tip-toes or climb stairs without pain or with the help of calipers. A plaster cast can be used as a temporary healthcare option, within 24 hours of the injury, A professional advise is strongly recommended since Achilles tendon repair is often an emergency healthcare procedure that requires extreme urgency and care.

Procedure for Achilles Tendon Repair

The general condition and the past illnesses must be clearly mentioned to the medical practitioner. The medical procedure involved for Achilles tendon repair is simple after general anesthesia the surgeon usually makes a small vertical incision down the back of the heel. The ruptured ends of the tendon are stitched and the skin wound is also stitched. A plaster is usually put in place covering the knees and toes which is preferably cast for 14-28 days. After 28 days the stitches are removed and Physiotherapy is advised for post surgery healthcare. If there is any unusual swelling, discoloration, pain, or numbness the patient needs to inform the medical practitioner as these symptoms may necessitate further surgery. If every thing goes normal the average activities can be resumed in two or three months.

Medical procedure Time: 28 days

Restoration of normal Activities: 2-3 Months