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    What are the surgical treatments for an Achilles tendon rupture?

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    Dr Andrew Wines

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Andrew Wines performs arthroscopic, minimally invasive, trauma and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle in adults and children. He has performed over 300 ankle … View Profile

    Surgery involves making an incision 4-5 cm long in the back of your lower leg and stitching the torn tendon together. Complications of surgery can include: infection, re-rupture of the tendon or nerve damage. Surgery can help reduce the chances of re-rupturing your Achilles tendon, increases your push-off strength and improves muscle function and movement of the ankle. Surgery is often followed by immobilisation in a plaster cast and then a walking boot for up to 8 weeks. From the 8th week mark both surgical and non-surgical patients start a program of range of motion and strengthening exercises with their physiotherapist. Complete recovery is prolonged, often taking 9-12 months to regain full calf strength and function.

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