Dr Kirthi Paladugu

ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES (ANKLE INJURY) It is a common injury usually occur in 30 - 50 years due to sports, domestic injuries(Missed step, slip and fall in wash room) CAUSES - TRAUMA (MC) Other - Long term steroids and diabetics Treatment: Surgery is the treatment of choice in complete tears, Acute and Chronic injuries. Traditional method provide strong repair with high incidence of soft tissue complications, with more re-rupture rate and need to be on rest and need to be immobilised for 4 - 6 weeks and get back to work in 3 - 6 months with increased morbidity rate. MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPEED BRIDGE TECHNIQUE With this technique, patient can get back to activities in 3 - 6 weeks and avoids immobilisation for prolonged period, with low risk of soft tissue complications and less trauma. Advantages: Patient will be able to walk from second day of surgery. Minimal pain, minimal scar. Minimal wound healing complications compared to traditional method. Reduce incide...