Description
1 x Pre-op Doctor Consultation
Facility Services, Physician Services, Anesthesia
1 x Post-op Doctor Follow up
Outpatient procedure
Surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. This procedure may be performed as an open procedure or percutaneously. During an open surgery an incision is made in the back of the leg and the Achilles tendon is stitched together. In a complete or serious rupture the tendon of plantaris or another vestigial muscle is harvested and wrapped around the Achilles tendon, increasing the strength of the repaired tendon. If the tissue quality is poor, e.g. the injury has been neglected, the surgeon might use a reinforcement mesh (collagen, Artelon or other degradable material). In percutaneous surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions, rather than one large incision, and sews the tendon back together through the incision(s). Surgery may be delayed for about a week after the rupture to let the swelling go down. For sedentary patients and those who have vasculopathy or risks for poor healing, percutaneous surgical repair may be a better treatment choice than open surgical repair.
Our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists offer broad expertise and the most advanced technology to help you enjoy life to the fullest – no matter what your age or your interests. Orthopedic Medical Center orthopedic and sports medicine specialists provide state-of-the-art care for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries including arthritis pain, back pain, joint pain, and pain from strains and sprains that may otherwise diminish your quality of life. At Orthopedic Medical Center, our orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons perform the most advanced, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive surgeries for the major joints in the body and any injury to the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. These new techniques can repair damage through a small incision, which means less pain, and a shorter recovery. With these excellent outcomes, our patients typically are able to walk the day after surgery and start the rehabilitation process sooner. Patients are then able to recover quickly and get back to their normal life activities.
