The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. Despite this, tears of the Achilles tendon are more common than any of us would like. As technology and rehabilitation has improved, many patients with these injuries are able to regain their pre-injury level of function.
Achilles Tendon Tears
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It facilitates walking, running, and jumping by transferring the "push-off" strength in your calf down to your foot.
There are multiple options for treatment of Achilles tendon tears. You and your surgeon will determine the best course of action depending on your age, health, and goals.
The newest technology for Achilles tendon surgery allows surgeons to shrink their incisions and perform most of the surgery underneath the skin.
Minimally invasive approaches to Achilles tendon repair have shown excellent results. Smaller incisions and strong but smaller implants seem to do the trick.
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