Achilles Tendon Surgery

Achilles Tendon Surgery
The Achilles tendon is prone to injury and pain due to the enormous demand the body places on it during physical activity and certain anatomical factors that leave it less able to repair itself after injury. Most cases of Achilles pain can be treated through physical therapy and orthotics, but when the tendon becomes torn, ruptured, or has developed significant scar tissue, then Achilles Tendon Surgery becomes an option to discuss with your doctor.

What Is the Achilles Tendon?
Tendons are rope-like structures that connect your muscles to your bones. When your muscle contracts, it pulls on the tendon, which in turn moves the joint. Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in your body, allowing your body to perform incredible things like sprinting and jumping. The force needed to push your foot down when you walk or run is generated by your Achilles tendon.

This tendon is very strong and very taut. If you overstretch the tendon, it can tear or even completely rupture. Most often, this injury happens during recreational sports activities. If the tendon is torn or ruptured, Achilles tendon rupture surgery may be recommended depending on your activity level and other factors. Injuries require a prompt visit to a podiatrist who will recommend an appropriate Achilles tendinitis treatment.

Causes of Achilles Tendon Tear
Achilles tendon tears can be caused by excessive force or strain on the tendon. Some of the most common causes of Achilles tendon tears are:

• Falling or tripping 
• Increasing your workout strain too rapidly 
• High impact sports

Achilles tendon ruptures usually are caused by forceful loading of the foot and ankle either when pushing off or when hitting the ground after jumping. An Achilles tendon rupture often results in sharp pain and swelling of the calf muscle.

Types of Achilles Tendon Injury
There are two types of Achilles tendinitis you can suffer from. Your foot doctor in New York can diagnose your Achilles tendon issue with an examination and some confirming tests, including XRay and ultrasound. The two issues you can have with your Achilles tendon:

1. Insertional Achilles Tendinitis – occurs near the back of your heel where the tendon attaches. It may be accompanied by additional bone growth referred to as either a bone spur or heel pain. Frequently this damage at the tendon attachment occurs in people who aren’t active.

2. NonInsertional, Achilles Tendinitis –  Occurs just above one’s heel along the length of the Achilles tendon. This is the most common form and is primarily seen in athletes and active adults. Your foot doctor in New York can evaluate and diagnose the cause of this pain and treat it from its root. With this type of tendinitis, swelling and inflammation will often be observed by your podiatric doctor during the early stages of this condition. Your podiatric doctor will spend time creating a patient-specific Achilles tendonitis treatment plan for your tendinitis. In rare cases, Achilles heel surgery might be required.     

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