Acute Rupture Repair
For active patients with an acute rupture, surgical repair offers a lower re-rupture rate than non-operative care and a faster return to sport. Options range from open repair to mini-open and percutaneous techniques. Dr. O’Carroll selects the technique based on the rupture pattern, soft-tissue envelope, and patient activity goals.
Chronic Tendinopathy
For chronic insertional or mid-substance tendinopathy that has failed conservative care, surgical debridement of degenerative tendon, removal of insertional bone spurs, and tendon augmentation (often with FHL transfer) reliably relieve pain.
Recovery
Walking boot for 2 weeks non-weight-bearing in many protocols, transition to progressive weight-bearing in heel-lift and boot, structured rehabilitation, and return to demanding activity at 4–6 months for most patients.