Ruptured Achilles tendon

Ruptured Achilles tendon is a condition that usually affects people in their mid-thirties/fourties. It is particularly prevalent in sportspeople, both unconditioned and elite athletes. The rupture usually occurs during activity without warning.

Treatment is either with a plaster and crutches or with an operation. The benefits of an operation over non-operative treatment is possibly, a lower re-rupture rate. However, patients need to consider the risks involved with surgery which your surgeon will discuss with you.

 

The following list is a summary of conditions typically associated with the foot and ankle. For full details of our treatments and procedures for conditions, please
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• Posterior ankle impingement (including Os Trigonum)

• Anterior ankle impingement

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

• Peroneal tendinopathy/subluxation

• Non-union of fracture

• Subtalar joint osteoarthritis

• Flexible pes planus

• Tarsal coalitions

• Midfoot osteoarthritis

• Big toe sesamoid conditions

• Atrophic forefoot fatpad

• Ingrown toenail

• Fungal nail infection

• Onychogryphosis

• Accessory navicular

• ‘Tendonitis’

• Ruptured Achilles tendon

• Biomechanical problems

• Traction periostitis - ‘Shin Splints’

• Chronic compartment syndrome