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Is surgery needed for an Achilles tendon spur?
25% of Achilles tendon spurs require surgery, and 20% of surgeries for this case require reoperation. A person with an Achilles tendon spur should see his doctor to find out if surgery will be necessary, and should limit movement with that leg until he has done so.
What is an Achilles tear and how do I treat it?
An Achilles tear, or more commonly know as a rupture, is when the tendon connecting your calf to your heel tears or ruptures. This can be a full tear which may require surgery, or a minor tear that can be treated nonsurgical. Go here for more info on treatment http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_rupture/page5_em.htm
What are the symptoms of a tendon rupture?
Although tendon ruptures can occur at different areas of the body like the legs, arms or biceps, they can present similar symptoms, such as pain, swelling in the affected area, inability to move the specific body part, bruising, and weakness. The most common types of ruptures are of the rotator cuff, Achilles tendon, and biceps tendon.
Does accutane cause acl tears?
No, but Levaquin has been known to cause tendon ruptures.
How much will surgery for a bowed tendon on a horse cost?
A surgery for a horse with a bowed tendon will vary depending on where the surgery is done, how bad the injury, and by who. Although, the cost for this surgery will be a few thousand dollars.
What is the treatment for an achilles tendon rupture?
The treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon depends on the severity of the rupture. For minor to moderate ruptures the treatment includes resting the leg, using an ice pack on the affected area, leg elevation and taking anti-inflammatory pain killers. For more severe cases, it is necessary for a cast or even surgery.
What is a instrument used to cut a tendon?
Usually a scalpel is used to cut a tendon when doing surgery.
Can a burst tendon be fixed?
Usually, yes. It may require surgery and may never get to be as strong as it would have been, but full function can be restored in most cases.
How long does it take for finger surgery to heal. ring finger. pin installed. tendon is fine. break was length of bone. break was 45 degree angle.?
Never
Tendon reattachment surgery?
my husband severed the tendon that's on his left knuckle with a box cutter how long does it take to heal from that
How much is patellar tendon surgery cost?
my sister had a flexor tendon surgery and the bill after all the surgery and visits were done was over $50000. The insurance covered all but $400. So maybe this helps.
What orthopedic surgery is done to treat spasticity?
The most common surgery is tendon lengthening to treat equinus. In this procedure, the Achilles tendon is cut and the leg is placed in a cast in a more normal position.
