Minimally Invasive Tendon Repair Specialist serving Silver Spring, MD
ACHILLES TENDON SURGERY
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair with Arthrex® PARS System
Achilles tendon ruptures are a complete tear of the tendon that feel like a "pop" to the back of the heel resulting in pain and inability to bend the ankle joint. This injury involves the most elite athletes and your weekend warriors. The incidence is 18:100,000 a year, more common in men in their 30s.
Achilles tendon rupture surgery can be accomplished with a series of small incisions and suture material to repair and re-attach the tendon. The goal of minimally invasive surgery to address achilles ruptures is to provide a strong repair with less incidence of wound complications compared to a traditional open repair. Achilles ruptures no longer are the end to an athletic lifestyle thanks to this approach.
This innovative technique is dependent on quick evaluation and management by a foot and ankle specialist, if you suffer this injury and delay treatment, this option may not be viable and a larger incision with more invasive procedures may be required.
