What are the Possible Complications of Tendon Achilles Surgery?
What are the Possible Complications of Tendon Achilles Surgery?
The most common and worrisome complications following an Achilles tendon repair are problems with wound healing. The skin over the Achilles tendon, sometimes does not heal well. Therefore, careful wound management is of utmost important following surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture. Other potential problems include infection, ankle stiffness, and rerupture of the tendon.