Achilles Tendon Repair

Achilles tendon repair surgery is often advised when experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Sudden, sharp and severe pain the back of the leg
• Snapping or popping sound around the tendon at the time of injury
• Swelling in the calf or near the heel
• Inability to bend the foot downwards
• Inability to stand on the toes of the affected leg
• Difficulty walking and inability to bare weight on the affected leg
• Bruising on the lower leg

Surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon is performed under general anaesthetic and usually involves reattaching the two ends of the tendon back together. There are different surgical options for repairing a ruptured Achilles tendon depending on the location of the tear.

Open surgery

One incision is made through the skin and muscles of the calf enabling the surgeon a clear view and direct access to the tendon. The surgeon will then either remove parts of the damaged tendon or simply repair the tear by stitching the two ends back together.

Closed surgery

A number of small incisions are made around the site of the rupture. A narrow, flexible, telescopic camera, together with a series of needles and sutures will be used to indirectly stitch the tendon back together through the skin.

The procedure usually takes 1 hour to 90 minutes.

Guide price: £3,500

**Guide prices may vary following consultation

Expected length of stay: Day case procedure

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