For patients with ruptured Achilles tendons, outcomes at 12 months were similar with surgical or nonsurgical treatment, a new study of nearly 500 individuals shows. In previous studies, results were ...

Researchers have been focusing on non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma as a treatment method that can shorten recovery times, such as for tendon repair. Using a helium plasma jet, they demonstrated ...

Peroneal tendon surgery is considered effective with a low risk of serious side effects if recommended by a doctor for those who are generally healthy. Peroneal tendon surgery is a procedure to repair ...

Tendons link muscles and bones together. The hand is unique because many of the muscles that control the bones in your fingers and wrists are located in your forearm. The tendons and muscles in your ...

Some pain immediately after surgery is normal, but if your pain doesn’t start to fade over time or respond to pain meds — it may be time to contact a doctor. Experiencing some pain in the weeks ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the Achilles ...

A gluteus tear occurs when one of the tendons that holds your gluteal muscles and bones together partially or completely tears. Your gluteal muscles start at your buttocks and wrap around to the side ...

LONDON — 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 surgery or hope it ...