Achilles Surgery

Surgery to repair a torn (ruptured) Achilles tendon is conducted on an outpatient basis using a local anesthetic. It involves making an incision or cut in the back of the leg above the heel to access the torn tendon. The tendon is then sewn back together. Surgery may be delayed for about one week after the rupture to let the swelling go down.

After surgery, a cast or walking boot is usually worn for six to 12 weeks. At first, the cast or boot is positioned to keep the foot pointed downward as the tendon heals. The cast or boot is then adjusted gradually to put the foot in a neutral position (not pointing up or down).

Specific gentle exercises (restricted motion) after surgery can shorten the time needed in rehabilitation.

Locations

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Ohio Street Office Hours

Monday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Papillion Office Hours

Monday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Council Bluffs, IA Office Hours

Monday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Ohio Street Office Hours

Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Papillion Office Hours

Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Council Bluffs, IA Office Hours

Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed