What is Tendon Achilles Surgery?
What is Tendon Achilles Surgery?
The surgery to treat an Achilles tendon rupture involves an incision along the back of the ankle. Usually the incision is made just to the side of midline so shoes will not rub on the site of the scar. The torn ends of the Achilles tendon are identified and strong sutures are placed at both ends of the tendon. These strong sutures are then tied together to repair the tendon.