X-rays do not visualize soft tissues well. As a result, we typically cannot see an Achilles tendon rupture on an x-ray. However, it is important to rule out fractures and other ligament injuries. X-rays are useful in this respect. We may see some soft tissue fluid /...
Yes. These injuries are often misdiagnosed or missed completely. It helps to catch these injuries early on, for appropriate treatment. If you are suspicious regarding this injury, see the attention of one of our specialist
These are very common injuries. Reported incidence rates among athletes are 7% to 18% in runners, 9% in dancers, 5% in gymnasts, 2% in tennis players, and less than 1% in American football players. Achilles disorders affect approximately 1 million athletes per year....
Case Study: Tendo-Achilles Repair of the Left ankle in a 46 year-old patient An incision in the back of the calf is created during the procedure. The tendon will be stitched back together by the surgeon if it has ruptured. Depending on how deteriorated the tendon is,...
Case Study: Achilles Tendon Repair using PARS in a 35 year-old man PARS (Percutaneous Achilles Repair System) is a ground-breaking minimally invasive method for Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair. Because recovery from the minimally invasive PARS surgery is substantially...
X-rays do not visualize soft tissues well. As a result, we typically cannot see an Achilles tendon rupture on an x-ray. However, it is important to rule out fractures and other ligament injuries. X-rays are useful in this respect. We may see some soft tissue fluid /...
Case Study: Tendo-Achilles Repair of the Left ankle in a 46 year-old patient An incision in the back of the calf is created during the procedure. The tendon will be stitched back together by the surgeon if it has ruptured. Depending on how deteriorated the tendon is,...
