Felt Surgery 🔪🪡 - Open Achilles Tendon Repair🦵🏼

The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body and used to push off when walking, running, and jumping. A tendon rupture can occur as a common sports injury or as a complication from a medication (fluoroquinolone antibiotics - for my med students!). Some patients benefit from surgery to decrease the likelihood of rerupturing the tendon and to improve push-off strength and muscle function. Physical therapy is important following both surgical and nonsurgical treatment to improve range of motion and strength.
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For those who have been with us from our first case: thank you, and know I appreciate each one of you following alongside. You have watched my son’s silly antics, personality, and fine motor skills develop over the years, and I can’t help but feel so proud of his Krakow suturing (sewing) for this repair. We truly cannot underestimate how much little kids can do and understand.
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Stayed tuned for clips from the second round with my 4yo daughter…
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A great big thank you to @foundation.fixer for her help with this case!
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Disclaimer: The following video is intended for entertainment/educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
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