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Achilles Tendon Repair

跟腱修复

Duration

1-2 hours surgery

Recovery

4-6 months return to sport

$

Savings

~73% vs US

Price Comparison
China$3,000 - $8,000
$5,500
United States$10,000 - $30,000
$20,000
Save approximately 73%

Average savings compared to US prices

About This Treatment

Achilles tendon repair surgically reconnects a ruptured Achilles tendon to restore push-off strength and walking ability. Chinese sports medicine surgeons offer both open and minimally invasive percutaneous repair techniques with strong suture materials. Early functional rehabilitation protocols allow faster return to sport compared to traditional casting approaches.

Procedure Steps
1

Rupture Assessment

Clinical examination (Thompson test), ultrasound or MRI to confirm complete rupture and measure gap distance

Duration: 1 day
2

Surgical Repair

Regional anesthesia, prone positioning, tendon end preparation and strong suture repair with or without augmentation

Duration: 1-2 hours
3

Protected Mobilization

Boot application in equinus position, early weight-bearing as tolerated with heel wedges

Duration: 6-8 weeks
4

Sport-specific Rehab

Progressive calf strengthening, plyometric training, and gradual return to running and jumping

Duration: 4-6 months
Benefits
  • Lower re-rupture rate compared to non-operative treatment
  • Stronger tendon healing with modern suture techniques
  • Minimally invasive options reduce wound complications
  • Faster return to high-level sports
Considerations
  • Wound infection or skin breakdown
  • Re-rupture of the repaired tendon
  • Sural nerve injury causing numbness
  • Deep vein thrombosis during recovery

Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.