A doctor might recommend surgery if you experience significant injury to your Achilles tendon. But experts differ on which technique is best. Regardless of technique, recovery usually takes 3–6 months ...

Physical therapy and invasive foot surgery have long been the standards of care for repairing people’s Achilles tendons. But now, there’s a much less invasive procedure that repairs the Achilles ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the Achilles ...

Some pain immediately after surgery is normal, but if your pain doesn’t start to fade over time or respond to pain meds — it may be time to contact a doctor. Experiencing some pain in the weeks ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the human body and also one of the most injured. The good news is recovery time for these injuries is improving ...

An Achilles tendon rupture (also known as a tendon tear) is an injury to the thick band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. The rupture can occur anywhere along the Achilles tendon ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

Becker’s reported on multiple professional athletes who had spine and orthopedic surgery in 2025. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Steven Choung, MD, performed surgery on Wilder Cartagena, a ...