Achilles Tendon Repair

Are you experiencing pain and swelling in the back of your heel when walking? These symptoms may indicate insertional Achilles tendonitis or a torn Achilles tendon. Such injuries can be both painful and debilitating, preventing you from enjoying your favorite activities. However, with the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon or doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) and innovative products like suture anchors and the Integrity^™ Implant, you can regain your active lifestyle.

The Role of Biocomposite Suture Anchors and Tendon Augmentation

The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the calf muscles. If you develop insertional tendonitis or tear your Achilles tendon, your surgeon may recommend surgery. During the procedure, the surgeon will use suture anchors to repair and reattach the tendon to the bone. Anika provides a variety of suture anchors for Achilles tendon repairs, including the highly reliable and strong X-Twist Biocomposite Suture Anchors. These anchors also have the advantage of being MRI-friendly making them suitable for patients who may require a future MRI (patients with certain types of metal in their bodies cannot undergo an MRI).   

To amplify the healing process, your surgeon may choose to augment the tendon repair with Anika’s Integrity Implant. Integrity is a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold for rotator cuff repair that provides reliable strength and regenerative biology.

Patient Benefits

• Provides support as the body heals
• Includes materials that are MRI Safe
• No foreign animal-derived materials in the Integrity implant¹
• Helps patients return to an active lifestyle

If you are living with heel pain due to an injured Achilles tendon, talk to your doctor about Anika’s Achilles repair solutions today.