Achilles Tendon Surgery. Surgery may involve debridement and possibly achilles tendon replacement with a graft tendon transfer if chronic damage to the tendon caused it to rupture. The ends of the torn tendon are surgically exposed and sutures are used to tie the ends together.
Achilles tendon rupture surgery involves reattaching the torn ends of the tendon with stitches. The sutures used to tie together the torn tendon ends are thick and strong and are woven into the achilles both above and below the tear. You may get a blood clot in your leg heart or lungs.
Risks of an achilles tendon repair.
The ends of the torn tendon are surgically exposed and sutures are used to tie the ends together. You may bleed more than expected or get an infection. If the tendon becomes too tight you will only be able to point your foot down. You may have spinal anesthesia.
