What is Achilles tendon tear? What Does An Achilles Tendon Tear Feel Like? Can You Walk on a Torn Achilles Tendon? #anklepain #anklepainrelief #achillestendon #achillestendontear #aretehospitals
Join Dr Kundan Kumar Jha, Consultant - Sports Injuries & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Arete Hospitals Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Achilles Tendon Tear. The Achilles tendon, one of the strongest tendons in the body, plays a crucial role in ankle movement. Despite its strength, it is prone to tears, especially during sports or accidents. This video provides an overview of Achilles tendon tears, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Causes of Achilles Tendon Tears:
Achilles tendon tears typically occur due to,
➤ Missing a step while playing sports
➤ Starting sports without a proper warm-up
➤ Traffic accidents
➤ Sudden downward movement of the ankle, which forces the tendon to detach from its attachment to the bone
Symptoms and Diagnosis:
Patients with an Achilles tendon tear often experience,
➤ Severe pain in the ankle
➤ Inability to move the ankle
➤ To diagnose an Achilles tendon tear, it is essential to:
➤ Visit an orthopaedic surgeon for a physical examination
➤ Undergo appropriate investigations like X-rays or MRIs
Classification of Achilles Tendon Tears:
Achilles tendon tears are classified into various grades based on MRI findings:
➤ Grade 1 -Tendon Stress
Symptoms - The tendon is only stressed, not torn.
Treatment - Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE). Healing usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
➤ Grade 2 - Partial Tear
Symptoms - Less than 50% of the tendon fibres are torn.
Treatment: Non-surgical treatment with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Limited weight bearing and restricted activities for 3-4 months.
➤ Grade 3 - Full Thickness Tear
Symptoms - Complete tear of the tendon.
Treatment - A surgical procedure called Achilles tendon repair using a minimally invasive percutaneous technique and speed bridge technique.
Surgical Procedure for Full Thickness Tears
The Achilles tendon repair involves,
Making small incisions to repair and fix the tendon back to its original position.
Using the speed bridge technique enhances the strength of the repair and reduce future tear risk.
Placing the leg in a plaster cast for 4-6 weeks with protected weight-bearing.
Starting physiotherapy, strength training, and rehabilitation after plaster removal.
Full recovery and return to sports and activities within 3-4 months.
Achilles tendon tears are common injuries that, if ignored, can lead to ankle instability and chronic pain. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for a successful recovery. Consult an orthopaedic specialist for a tailored treatment plan.
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Time Codes:
0:04 Doctor Introduction
0:15 Achilles Tendon Tear
0:26 Causes of Achilles Tendon Tear
0:44 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Achilles Tendon Tear
1:13 Classification of Achilles Tendon Tear into Grades and Treatment
2:13 Surgical treatment for Full Thickness Achilles Tendon Tear
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