Rupture Injuries

Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding muscles, rather than range of motion, to avoid tendon elongation and functional impairment, according to a presenter.

WAILEA, Hawaii — With one opportunity to restore Achilles tension after an Achilles tendon rupture, surgeons in the United States will repair these injuries as soon as possible, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.