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Surgical Procedures : Ankle / Foot

Achilles Tendon Repair

Achilles tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon, the tendon that joins the bottom of the calf muscle to the heel at the back of the ankle. Surgical reattachment is the most common procedure for active patients and can be achieved through open or percutaneous (removal of tissue by needle) methods.

Clinical solutions related to this procedure: SurgiStim3® (electrotherapy), VQ CoolCare™ (cold therapy), Game Ready™ (cold therapy with compression), DeROM™ (dynamic splinting), Stryker PainPump^®, Pneumatic walker, Home exercise kit

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy of the foot and ankle is a relatively new procedure facilitated by improved technology that allows the smallest regions of damage to be visualized, diagnosed and repaired. Arthroscopy can now be utilized to remove scar tissue, remove loose or overgrown bone, remove and repair damaged cartilage, repair and tighten torn ligaments and correct such soft tissue disorders as instability, impingement and synovitis.

Fusion

Joint fusion (also known as arthrodesis) is a frequently applied technique when joint replacement is not a viable option. In this procedure, the joint cartilage is removed and the ends of the bones are fused together in the most functional alignment with screw fixation and possibly bone grafting. There is some loss of motion, but the foot and ankle remain functional and generally pain-free. The ultimate goal of joint fusion is pain relief and regained stability and strength.

Clinical solutions related to this procedure: SurgiStim3® (electrotherapy), OL1000^®/OL1000 SC^® (bone growth stimulation), VQ CoolCare™ (cold therapy), Game Ready™ (cold therapy with compression), DeROM™ (dynamic splinting), Stryker PainPump^®, Pneumatic walker, Home exercise kit

Ankle / Foot

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Solutions

Surgical Procedures : Ankle / Foot

Achilles Tendon Repair

Arthroscopy

Fusion

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