Do I Need Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery? 
                     Do I need Achilles 
Tendon Repair Surgery?
District Foot & Ankle
What is Achilles Tendon?
Your Achilles tendon is a fibrous cord 
that attaches your calf muscles to your 
heel bone. When you have a tear in 
this tendon, it can be quite painful. 
Often the only way to treat the problem 
is with Achilles tendon repair surgery.
What Does the Achilles Tendon Do?
This tendon is the strongest and 
largest tendon in your body. When 
you flex your calf muscles, the 
Achilles tendon pulls on your heel. It 
allows you to stand on your toes, 
point your foot, and push off your 
foot to walk and run. But the Achilles 
tendon has a limited blood supply 
and is often a point of great stress. 
This makes it susceptible to injury.
Do I Need Surgery?
Many Achilles tendon injuries are 
treated without surgery. If it has wholly 
ruptured or has a repeat injury, then 
surgery may be needed. Competitive 
athletes who want to return to an 
active lifestyle often choose surgery.
How Long is Recovery?
The ankle needs to be immobilized for a few weeks. The foot needs to 
be pointed down while the healing occurs, so a cast or walking boot is 
required. The doctor will gradually adjust the position to a neutral one. 
After surgery, physical therapy is needed. It can take 4 to 6 months to 
totally recover, depending on the patient and the extent of the injury. At 
District Foot and Ankle, We can provide Achilles tendon repair surgery 
and other treatments such as moccasin athlete’s foot treatment.
Contact
District Foot & Ankle
Business Address: 4875 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 230, Alexandria, 
Virginia, 22304
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.districtfootankle.com/