Foot and Ankle Tendon Repair
Tendons are strong fibers that connect muscles to bones. Together with muscles they move the bones in your joints. The tendons in your feet and ankles can be injured from overuse, injury, structural abnormalities, or disease, such as diabetes or arthritis. Below are some of the more common tendon injuries in the foot and ankle.
Tendonitis is a condition in which the tendons become irritated. It causes pain and tenderness that may increase with activity. Treatment options may include a combination of application of ice, immobilization that allows rest and healing with the use of a splint or boot, anti-inflammatory medications, or physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in the case of chronic tendonitis. A procedure to repair the damaged tendon is performed.
The Achilles tendon is commonly ruptured as a result of sports injuries. This tendon is the most powerful in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. Treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon may be surgical or non-surgical. Your doctor will discuss the treatment that is best for you.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, or acquired flatfoot, results when the tendon at the back of the ankle is inflamed or torn. If left untreated, this condition can lead to a fallen arch or flatfoot. Early non-surgical treatment may eliminate the need for surgery in some cases. If surgery is necessary, your doctor may remove inflamed tissue, improve the position of the heel bone, transfer another tendon for reconstruction, or fuse bones together to prevent movement and add stability.
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Foot and Ankle Tendon Repair
Tendons are strong fibers that connect muscles to bones. Together with muscles they move the bones in your joints. The tendons in your feet and ankles can be injured from overuse, injury, structural abnormalities, or disease, such as diabetes or arthritis. Below are some of the more common tendon injuries in the foot and ankle.
Tendonitis is a condition in which the tendons become irritated. It causes pain and tenderness that may increase with activity. Treatment options may include a combination of application of ice, immobilization that allows rest and healing with the use of a splint or boot, anti-inflammatory medications, or physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in the case of chronic tendonitis. A procedure to repair the damaged tendon is performed.
The Achilles tendon is commonly ruptured as a result of sports injuries. This tendon is the most powerful in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. Treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon may be surgical or non-surgical. Your doctor will discuss the treatment that is best for you.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, or acquired flatfoot, results when the tendon at the back of the ankle is inflamed or torn. If left untreated, this condition can lead to a fallen arch or flatfoot. Early non-surgical treatment may eliminate the need for surgery in some cases. If surgery is necessary, your doctor may remove inflamed tissue, improve the position of the heel bone, transfer another tendon for reconstruction, or fuse bones together to prevent movement and add stability.
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