The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, is essential for gait, propulsion and postural stability. Strategies to repair ruptures range from non-operative ...

An Achilles tendon rupture typically means surgery for many patients. A research team led by Laurence Ge, M.D., an orthopedic surgery resident mentored by Paul Talusan, M.D. at University of Michigan ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the Achilles ...

For patients with ruptured Achilles tendons, outcomes at 12 months were similar with surgical or nonsurgical treatment, a new study of nearly 500 individuals shows. In previous studies, results were ...

If I were lucky enough to be on Jayson Tatum’s rehab team following his Achilles tendon repair, I’d be pulling out all the stops to help him recover quickly, fully, and most importantly, safely. An ...

Researchers have developed a silk composite for significantly improved tendon regeneration and repair. Just mentioning a ruptured Achilles tendon would make anyone wince. Tendon injuries are well ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who sustain an Achilles tendon rupture that is left untreated or fails conservative measures can go ...

A doctor might recommend surgery if you experience significant injury to your Achilles tendon. But experts differ on which technique is best. Regardless of technique, recovery usually takes 3–6 months ...

Objective To assess the effectiveness of low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR) versus high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR) for treating patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.