Dr. Abhinav Singhal is a highly skilled Orthopedic Surgeon in Ghaziabad with over 10 years of experience, specializing in joint arthroscopy, joint replacement, and complex trauma care.
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a key role in walking, running, jumping, and standing on your toes.
A rupture is a complete tear, often occurring during sudden acceleration, jumping, or awkward landings—especially in athletes or active adults aged 30–50.
Achilles tendon repair surgery is typically recommended when :-
There is a complete rupture of the tendon
You’re young or active and want to return to sports
Non-surgical treatment has failed
The tendon ends are significantly retracted (far apart)
Traditional approach through a longer incision in the back of the leg
Tendon ends are stitched back together with strong sutures
Preferred when the rupture is clearly defined or retracted
Smaller incisions and less soft tissue damage
Faster wound healing and lower infection risk
May be less precise in some cases (risk of nerve injury)
Outpatient or short hospital stay
Performed under spinal or general anesthesia
Procedure time: Usually 45–90 minutes
Tendon is sutured, possibly reinforced with grafts or synthetic material in chronic cases
Rehab typically starts around week 4–6 and focuses on:
Range of motion
Strengthening calf muscles
Balance and proprioception
Sport-specific training
Wound healing problems (especially with open repair)
Infection
Re-rupture (risk is low after surgery, ~2–5%)
Nerve injury (sural nerve)
Calf weakness
Scar tissue or tightness
F&Q'sThe Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a key role in walking, running, jumping, and standing on your toes.
Usually partial weight-bearing at 2–4 weeks, full by 6–8 weeks, depending on healing.
Yes—most active individuals return to sports by 6–12 months post-op with proper rehab.
Some loss is common but can be minimized with dedicated rehab.
ACL reconstruction surgery involves replacing the torn ligament with a graft, usually taken from the patient’s own hamstring tendon or a cadaver donor. The goal of the surgery is to restore knee stability and function, allowing individuals to return to their pre-injury activity level.