The Achilles tendon, which connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the heel bone, is the most commonly torn tendon in the body.

In most surgeries, damaged tissue is cleaned out before surgeons make the necessary repairs. However, a new minimally-invasive surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon actually uses the damaged ...

Surgery to repair torn tendons is effective, but repairs take a long time to heal. "They have a relatively low number of cells to assist in healing. They have poor blood supply – that contributes.

Hunter torn his Achilles tendon. New research suggests that surgery may not be needed for most Achilles tendon tears.

Heal Thyself: Most who tear Achilles tendon can skip surgery By Maria Cheng, Associated Press Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 10:25 p.m.

New research suggests that surgery may not be needed for most Achilles tendon tears.

LONDON (AP) — It’s a weekend warrior’s nightmare. You’re playing hoops in the driveway and go up for a lay-up. You land and hear a pop: you’ve torn your Achilles tendon. Do you have ...