Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in your body. Since this tendon is critical for pushing the foot down when walking, patients who suffer from a ruptured or injured Achilles tendon should seek help from an orthopedic surgeon promptly. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we have a staff of top-ranked physicians in sports medicine, including ankle injuries. Our orthopedic surgeons are known for performing minimally invasive treatments to effectively restore the ankle, knee, hip, elbow and shoulder. When it comes to your ankle tendon repair, you can trust that we will carefully consider the severity of your injury as well as your level of activity or sports performance when choosing a corrective surgery technique.
We can help patients who suffer from the following Achilles tendon injury symptoms:
- Pain and swelling near the heel
- Inability to bend the foot downward or “push off” the injured leg
- Inability to stand on your toes
- A popping or snapping sound at the time of injury
Treatment for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
In the majority of cases, surgery is needed to properly repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. There are a variety of surgical techniques that can successfully repair the tendon and reconnect the calf muscles with the heel bone. Regardless of how you injured your Achilles or what your recovery goals may be, we will implement a treatment plan to help you regain full function of your Achilles and restore necessary push-off strength for walking and running.
If you are suffering from an acute or chronic Achilles tendon injury, contact Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians today. We staff distinguished orthopedic sports physicians who can ensure you return to the high-functioning lifestyle you deserve.