Traditional surgery involves a large incision directly on the back of the heel in order to remove the bone and reattach the tendon. With a minimally invasive approach, the incision is much smaller, decreasing the risk of infection and allowing patients to fully bear weight in a boot the day after surgery.
With the minimally invasive approach, the entire ligament repair can be safely and effectively performed with an all arthroscopic technique, minimizing the incisions needed.
Patients can walk on their heel and side of their foot as early as the day after surgery, and many patients are in regular shoes within a month.
There is less pain, scarring and risk of accidental injury to nerves and veins with the minimally invasive technique.
Patients are able to return to walking within days rather than weeks.
Patients report minimal pain following the surgery and are allowed to walk immediately since there is little risk of wound complications.
