Approach - GETT with a peripheral nerve block is recommended due to prone position and potential for a long surgery. Spinal or epidural can used, but it is rare. Emergence - A brace and potentially a device (surgeon specific) will need to be placed on the patient after the surgery is completed. Avoid emergence until that's happened!
Achilles tendon tear often occurs during a sporting activity that requires jumping or stopping suddenly, but can also occur as a result of an underlying disease or trauma. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (such as cipro and levaquin) can cause a weakening of large tendons. Achilles tendon rupture can be more common in patient’s taking these antibiotics.
There are two main types of Achilles tendon repair surgical techniques: open or percutaneous. In either technique the main objective is to sew the broken ligament back together.
