Foot & Ankle Tendon Repair Surgery

As part of the musculoskeletal system, a well-designed network of strong, fibrous connective tissue attaches the muscles to the bones. Known as tendons, these bands transfer the action of the muscles to the bone, to move various body parts.

Understanding tendon injuries

The tendons in the foot and ankle are particularly active. They not only support your movements as you walk, run, jump, or stand, but they also provide your feet with balance and stability. While healthy tendons allow you to function with comfort and ease, traumatic injuries, overuse, medical conditions, and degenerative changes can damage these tendons. An injured tendon can cause you significant pain while also impairing your mobility and function.

Tendon repair and reconstructive surgery

When a tendon gets torn, treatment depends on the severity of the rupture as well as the individual’s overall health, activity level, and lifestyle. While minor, partial tears may respond to non-surgical treatment, a severely torn, or completely ruptured tendon often requires surgery.

The goal of tendon repair and reconstructive surgery is to alleviate discomfort, restore function, re-establish range of motion, and sufficiently improve foot and ankle strength to allow the resumption of normal activities. During surgery, the damaged tissue is removed, and then sutures are precisely placed to repair the tendon. A graft or tendon transfer may also be required to supplement and support the repair and reconstruction.

Advanced care from a skilled specialist

Treating foot and ankle injuries requires the skilled care of a specialist. As a trained and experienced foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. J. Turner Vosseller performs the most advanced procedures to repair and reconstruct damaged tendons. In addition to offering comprehensive treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle disorders, he provides a customized, well-planned rehabilitation program to support optimal recovery.

Personalized Care

From an Experienced Orthopaedist