S/P Achilles Tendon Repair
$74.97
Definition:
During an open surgery an incision is made in the back of the leg and the Achilles tendon is stitched together through the incision(s). In a complete or serious rupture the tendon of plantaris or another vestigial muscle is harvested and wrapped around the Achilles tendon, increasing the strength of the repaired tendon.
Symptoms- Immediate, severe pain in the calf
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Hearing a snapping or popping noise during the injury
- Difficulty flexing your foot or pointing your toes
Causes- Explosive acceleration (running, jumping)
- Direct trauma to Achilles tendon
- Sudden activation of the Achilles after atrophy from prolonged periods of inactivity
- Antibiotics (ciprofloxacin)
Treatment- Period of immobilization in walking boot
- Progress to passive ROM, then to active ROM
- Massage to reduce swelling
- Cross friction massage to scar to decrease scar tissue
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Non-weight bearing lower extremity strengthening
- Resisted ankle strengthening
- Gait program
- Progress to weight bearing lower extremity strengthening
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