Why is Tendon Achilles Surgery necessary?
Why is Tendon Achilles Surgery necessary?
Achilles tendon rupture is most often treated surgically to reattach the tendon to its normal position. Non-operative management can be undertaken, generally people who live sedentary lifestyles or who may have problems with wound healing. Non surgical treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture is accomplished by casting the Achilles tendon for several months. In these patients, the number of re ruptures is higher compared to those patients who have surgical repair. In patients who have surgery for an Achilles tendon rupture, less than 3% experience a rerupture of the tendon.