Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Achilles Tendon Lengthening Procedure
Achilles tendon lengthening surgery Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I underwent an Achilles tendon lengthening surgery and had a cast applied. My doctor told me that since I have a cast, I wouldn't need rehabilitation. It has been about a month now, and the wound no longer...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Soft tissue reattachment typically takes six weeks to heal, and pain may still persist during this time. 2. A six-week cast immobilization is necessary to ensure complete healing of the ligaments. Removing the cast too early may result in ligament rupture, so caution is esse...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Achilles Tendon Lengthening Procedure
Understanding Achilles Tendon Lengthening Surgery: Procedure and Techniques
Could you please provide more details about the Achilles tendon lengthening procedure? Thank you, doctor, for your previous response. I would like to ask: how is the surgical procedure for lengthening the Achilles tendon performed? If the tendon is originally only that length, ho...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are several methods for Achilles tendon lengthening, with the most commonly used technique being a Z-plasty, where the tendon is cut in a zigzag pattern, allowing the ends to be pulled to the appropriate length and tension before being reattached. The second method involves...[Read More] Understanding Achilles Tendon Lengthening Surgery: Procedure and Techniques
Understanding Achilles Tendon Lengthening and Soft Tissue Release Surgery
Achilles tendon lengthening surgery The Achilles tendon lengthening procedure and soft tissue release around the joint are surgical techniques used to address specific musculoskeletal issues. Achilles tendon lengthening is performed to increase the length of the Achilles tendon,...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Achilles tendon lengthening surgery involves surgically lengthening the Achilles tendon, while soft tissue release refers to the incision or relaxation of the soft tissues near the heel or ankle joint, such as the joint capsule or fascia. These two surgical methods are typically ...[Read More] Understanding Achilles Tendon Lengthening and Soft Tissue Release Surgery