Achilles tendon Repair

Best Achilles tendon Repair Surgery in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Achilles tendon is present in the lower leg. It is a strong, fibrous cord that connects the calf muscles to your heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest of your body. It is the reason you can walk, jog, and hop. Thus, any damage caused to the Achilles tendon requires surgery to repair.

The tear and rapture of the Achilles tendon are also possible, this can happen because of sudden force. It can also happen because of tough exercise and extreme sports such as rock climbing, dirt biking, etc. Swelling and pain can be caused near the heel by a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon.

To perform the Achilles tendon repair surgery the doctor makes an incision in your calf and stitches the tendon back if there is a tear. If the tendon has degenerated then the affected part is removed. But, if the damage is severe then the surgeon might replace part or whole of the tendon.

Why You Need Achilles Tendon Repair?

Achilles tendon repair surgery is done when there is damage or rapture in the Achilles tendon. Normally, if the damage is not that serious other treatment methods such as pain medications and cast to prevent any movements are used. Surgery is not recommended for patients with diabetes, neuropathy in your leg, etc.

Patients with tendinopathy need Achilles tendon repair surgery but usually in tendinopathy other treatments are advised, such as pain medicines, using ice and resting your foot to reduce the pain, use of support and braces to restrict your leg movement. If there is no improvement after the treatments then your doctor will perform surgery to treat the tendinopathy.

What are the Risks Present in the Achilles Tendon Repair?

Like every surgery, there are also some risks involved in the Achilles tendon repair surgery. They are;

• Excessive bleeding can occur from the operated area
• Infections in the operated location
• Blood clot
• Weakness in the leg
• Prolonged pain in your foot and ankle

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How Do You Prepare for the Surgery?

Before the surgery talk to your doctor at Apollo Kondapur about the procedure and the type of medications you are taking. You may be told not to take any blood thinners before the surgery. If you smoke you will be advised not to as it delays the healing. A few imaging tests will also be performed on you before the surgery such as MRI, X-rays, and ultrasound.

You may be asked by your doctor not to eat anything before the surgery. You also have to make some transformations at home as you won’t be able to walk normally after the surgery. Ask your friends or relatives beforehand to drive you back home after the surgery and to stay with you for a few days.

What Happens During the Surgery?

Generally, the surgery is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon. There are several methods by which Achilles tendon surgery can be performed. The process during the surgery is as follows;

• You will be given spinal anaesthesia to numb your sensation from the waist down. You may also be sedated to help you sleep through the surgery.
• Your surgeon will make a small incision to repair the tear in your tendon or to remove it if the damage is severe.
• The damaged tendon may also be replaced by a healthy tendon that will be taken from the other foot.
• After the surgery is completed the doctor will close the incision around your calf with sutures.

What Happens After the Surgery?

The Achilles tendon repair surgery is an outpatient surgery, meaning, you can go home on the same day. After the surgery your ankle will be in a splint, this is to restrict any movements. Pain medicines may be prescribed and physiotherapy may be advised. You need to visit your doctor after 10 days to remove the stitches.

Achilles tendon repair surgery is done when there is damage or rapture in the Achilles tendon. This is a very safe procedure. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to talk to a doctor at Apollo Kondapur.