How to Replace the Achilles Tendon With a Cadaver Tendon
- 1). Discuss with your orthopedic physician if using cadaver tissue is an appropriate method for your recovery. Ensure that your physician uses cadaver tissue that has been carefully cleaned and placed in a sterile environment prior to your surgery.
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Undergo surgery to repair your Achilles tendon within a few weeks of injuring your tendon. Your orthopedic physician will conduct a graft using cadaver tissue to repair the gap between your Achilles tendon and heel bone to fix the damage. - 3). Have your Achilles tendon reinforced if your injury was substantial (for example, if you can't get up from a sitting position). Wear a protective structure such as a cast or leg boot after surgery.
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Don't walk on your ankle after surgery. Follow up with a recovery plan that includes rehabilitation for your injured ankle.
