๐ฆถ Big surgery through TINY incisions โ minimally invasive Achilles repair explained.
Traditional Achilles repair: 4-6 inch incision.
Minimally invasive (PARS technique): less than 1 inch.
๐ Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
๐ cortho.org
#AchillesTendon #AchillesRupture
๐ฆถ Here's exactly what happens when we repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Step 1: Incision along the back of the ankle
Step 2: Identify both torn ends (usually a 2-5cm gap)
๐ Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
๐ cortho.org
#AchillesTendon #AchillesRupture
Ruptured Achilles? You might NOT need surgery.
Non-surgical works IF:
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Treatment within 24-48 hours
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Ankle splinted foot-down
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MRI gap <5mm
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Committed to 8-week protocol
๐ Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
๐ cortho.org
#AchillesRupture #Orthopedics
๐ฆถ 5 Signs You Ruptured Your Achilles:
1. Felt "kicked" but no one there
2. Heard a POP
3. Can't stand on toes
4. Feel a GAP above heel
5. Fast swelling/bruising
โฐ See a specialist within 48hrs!
๐ Complete Orthopedics
๐ cortho.org
#AchillesRupture #SportsMedicine
๐ฆถ Ruptured Achilles? You might NOT need surgery.
The 48-hour window that changes everything.
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Surgery vs Functional Rehab
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The exact protocol
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When surgery IS needed
๐ Complete Orthopedics
๐ cortho.org
#AchillesRupture #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics
Working on springboard punch #fronttucks. 11 months post #achillesrupture. Iโve come a long way. #thegeriatricgymnast #thisis54 #recoveryispossible
8 months post #achillesrupture. RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. Inching forward every day. #thegeriatricgymnast #thisis53
7 months of #achillesrecovery! Added the panel mat to the #trampoline for some firmer landings on back tumbling. Feels good! #achillesrupture #thegeriatricgymnast #adultgymnast
7 months #achillesrupture #recovery. Trying #fronthandspring straddle #fronttuck combos on #trampoline and #straddlefronttucks on #tumbltrak. Adding more skills back in the mix! #thegeriatricgymnast #adultgymnast
Day 137 #achillesrupture #recovery. #Trampoline combo: #fronttuck #donkeykick #backdrop #thegeriatricgymnast
Day 137 #achillesrupture #recovery. Solo #backtucks on #trampoline. #thegeriatricgymnast
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