Facts About The Achilles Tendon
Injuries to the Achilles Tendon
The largest tendon is the Achilles tendon. It connects the calcaneous (heel bone) to the muscles in the back of the calf. This tendon must be able to tolerate a lot of force during exercises, sports and pivoting activities.
Two types of injury are quite common for the Achilles tendon:
First is overuse inflammation, known as Achilles tendonitis.
#2 The Achilles tendon can be torn during strenuous activity.
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
If you suddenly increase the level or intensity of your workout, or if you come back full-force after a long break, you are likely to experience Achilles tendonitis. For this reason, it is very important to add strenuous activities slowly and carefully and to work back up to your top performance gradually after a long break in training.
You may experience Achilles tendonitis as mild pain after exercise that worsens as time passes. Several hours after completing your exercise routine, the pain may become severe. After rest, you may feel stiffness, tenderness, and swelling. Movement may improve these symptoms.
If the Achilles tendon is torn, it may be possible to repair it surgically. Tears and toughened, fibrous tissues may be removed with surgery. Rehabilitation to prevent weakness in the ankle will play a part in recovery.
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Specifics About Achilles Tendon Surgery
During strenuous activity, it is quite possible to tear the Achilles tendon. This is especially likely to happen while participating in sports. When the Achilles tendon tears, you may actually hear an audible snapping or cracking sound. You may have a partial or complete tear. This injury usually occurs just above the heel bone.
You may be unable to walk normally or bend your foot downward if you have ruptured the Achilles tendon. You are sure to feel a great deal of pain and experience swelling around your heel.
If you have a complete rupture, you will probably need surgery. Following surgery, you will need to use a cast or walking boot to keep your ankle stable. This will last about 3 months.
Although it is possible to treat torn ligaments non-surgically with a below-knee cast, this is not recommended. It takes longer for the ends of the torn tendon to heal naturally, and there is more likelihood that the tendon will experience damage in the future.
You have a better chance to experience full recovery with surgery. That's why active people who want to continue enjoying sports often choose surgical treatment for and injured Achilles tendon.
Click here to learn more about orthopaedic and knee surgery. - 17273
The largest tendon is the Achilles tendon. It connects the calcaneous (heel bone) to the muscles in the back of the calf. This tendon must be able to tolerate a lot of force during exercises, sports and pivoting activities.
Two types of injury are quite common for the Achilles tendon:
First is overuse inflammation, known as Achilles tendonitis.
#2 The Achilles tendon can be torn during strenuous activity.
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
If you suddenly increase the level or intensity of your workout, or if you come back full-force after a long break, you are likely to experience Achilles tendonitis. For this reason, it is very important to add strenuous activities slowly and carefully and to work back up to your top performance gradually after a long break in training.
You may experience Achilles tendonitis as mild pain after exercise that worsens as time passes. Several hours after completing your exercise routine, the pain may become severe. After rest, you may feel stiffness, tenderness, and swelling. Movement may improve these symptoms.
If the Achilles tendon is torn, it may be possible to repair it surgically. Tears and toughened, fibrous tissues may be removed with surgery. Rehabilitation to prevent weakness in the ankle will play a part in recovery.
Click here to learn more about total knee replacement.
Specifics About Achilles Tendon Surgery
During strenuous activity, it is quite possible to tear the Achilles tendon. This is especially likely to happen while participating in sports. When the Achilles tendon tears, you may actually hear an audible snapping or cracking sound. You may have a partial or complete tear. This injury usually occurs just above the heel bone.
You may be unable to walk normally or bend your foot downward if you have ruptured the Achilles tendon. You are sure to feel a great deal of pain and experience swelling around your heel.
If you have a complete rupture, you will probably need surgery. Following surgery, you will need to use a cast or walking boot to keep your ankle stable. This will last about 3 months.
Although it is possible to treat torn ligaments non-surgically with a below-knee cast, this is not recommended. It takes longer for the ends of the torn tendon to heal naturally, and there is more likelihood that the tendon will experience damage in the future.
You have a better chance to experience full recovery with surgery. That's why active people who want to continue enjoying sports often choose surgical treatment for and injured Achilles tendon.
Click here to learn more about orthopaedic and knee surgery. - 17273
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 20 years experience focusing on knee surgery. After 19 years of practice, he opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, knee surgery and ACL Reconstruction in Phoenix, Arizona.
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