Wichman Orthopedics
Tendon Injuries
Tendon injuries, repaired and rehabilitated.
From sudden ruptures that need repair to stubborn tendon pain that does not, we treat the full range of tendon problems, and are honest about which ones surgery actually helps.
From sudden ruptures that need repair to stubborn tendon pain that does not, we treat the full range of tendon problems, and are honest about which ones surgery actually helps.
A complete tendon rupture, such as a torn patellar, quadriceps, distal biceps, or many Achilles tendons, often needs timely surgical repair to restore strength and function. Chronic tendinopathy, on the other hand, frequently responds to non-operative care, activity changes, physical therapy, and in the right cases orthobiologics such as PRP. Gluteal tendinopathy in particular is often managed without surgery; see hip orthobiologics.
Tendon repairs are protected while they heal, then rebuilt with staged rehab. See post-op instructions for distal biceps repair and Achilles repair.
No. Complete ruptures (such as patellar, quadriceps, or distal biceps) often need timely repair, while chronic tendon pain frequently improves with non-operative care including physical therapy and, in the right cases, orthobiologics.
For chronic tendinopathy, PRP can be a reasonable option; gluteal tendinopathy is one of the better-evidenced uses. It is not a substitute for repairing a complete rupture. See our orthobiologics pages.
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This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Whether a procedure is right for you is a decision made with your surgeon after an evaluation. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.