Common Questions
- 1. How do you treat a shoulder separation? Click here to view a video animation.
- 2. How do you treat chronic achilles or heel pain? Click here to view a video animation.
- 3. How do you treat a torn knee ligament (ACL)? Click here to view a video animation.
- 4. How do you treat chronic tendonitis? Click here to view a video animation.
- 5. How do you treat shoulder instability? Click here to view a video animation.
- 6. How do you treat a rotator cuff tear of the shoulder? Click here to view a video animation.
- 7. How do you manage a torn cartilage of the knee? Click here to view a video animation.
Achilles Suture Bridge
What is an Achilles Suture Bridge?
The Achilles Suture Bridge is specifically a procedure that repairs Chronic Achilles calcific tendonitis. Inflammation of the Achilles tendon is a common problem for many athletes. Usually it resolves in 4-6 weeks. However, recurrent over use or injury can cause chronic inflammation to develop, a condition known as Achilles tendonitis. If this persists chronic changes within the tendon develop causing, thickness and swelling of the tendon, which can cause secondary changes such as calcium deposits in the tendon or on the heel bone, weakness, pain and even rupture. When conservative treatment fails, surgery is required to correct these changes. This is an open procedure to remove bone at the heel (pump bump) and inflamed and degenerated tendon. The Achilles Suture Bridge is specifically a procedure to address this problem.
Achilles Suture Bridge -- click here to see an animated video.