Achilles Repair

Achilles tendon repair surgery is a type of surgery to fix a damaged Achilles tendon. In some cases, Achilles repairs can be done as a minimally invasive procedure.

During surgery, an incision is made in the back of the calf. If the tendon is torn, the surgeon will reattach the tendon. If the tendon is degenerated, the surgeon may remove the damaged part of the tendon and repair the rest with stitches. If there’s severe damage to a majority of the tendon, the surgeon might replace a significant part or all of your Achilles tendon. This is done with a tendon taken from a different area in your foot.

ACL Reconstruction

ACL reconstruction surgery is a type of surgery that repairs the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.

Depending on the severity of the injury, the procedure may be performed as an open surgery or arthroscopy. There is often less pain and faster healing using the arthroscopy method, and it’s typically used for less intensive repairs. During arthroscopy, a long, thin tube with a tiny camera is inserted into the knee joint through small incisions. This allows your surgeon to see inside the joint and insert tools to repair it. Open surgery may be needed for more extensive repairs.

Fracture Fixation

Fracture fixation surgery stabilizes and repairs broken bones. There are two kinds of this procedure: open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and external fixation. ORIF is performed through open surgery that exposes the fracture so your surgeon can realign the bones and insert metal hardware implants to hold the bones together. External fixation uses devices outside of the body, typically pins and wires, to stabilize the bones from the outside.

Labral Repair

Labral repair surgery repairs the strong, flexible ring of cartilage attached to the edge of the hip socket, called the labrum. When the labrum is torn, you may feel pain, catching, clicking, or locking in the joint.

Using the arthroscopy method, your surgeon can fix or replace a torn labrum through small incisions. During the procedure, a long, thin tube with a tiny camera is inserted into the joint, allowing your surgeon to see inside the joint and insert tools to repair it. 

Meniscus Surgery

Surgery for a torn meniscus, the tough cartilage pad that cushions the inside of the knee joint, depends on the nature of the meniscus tear, its size, and location. Some tears can be repaired through arthroscopy, while others may require more extensive surgery. Depending on the severity of the tear, the meniscus can be either repaired or replaced.

When repairing the meniscus, the surgeon will sew the torn edges so they can heal correctly or use special fasteners to repair damage. In some cases, repairs may require an additional incision at the back or side of your knee.

When removing the meniscus, the surgeon will remove only the damaged part. The meniscus won’t completely grow back, so as little tissue as possible will be removed. Other tissue, called the articular cartilage, will take over the role as a shock absorber for your knee joint.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator cuff repair surgery treats an injury to the rotator cuff, such as a tear, which may develop due to repetitive activities, aging, or injury.

Depending on the severity of the tear, rotator cuffs can be repaired through arthroscopy, which involves small incisions and the use of a small camera, or through open repair, a more extensive procedure that may require tendon grafts or joint replacements.