Retrocalcaneal Heel Spur Reduction and Repair of Achilles Te

This is a procedure for a heel spur on the back of the heel with achilles tendonitis. This involves detaching the achilles tendon and removing the boney enlargement, then reattaching the achilles tendon with a suture bridge. This is a two part video.

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Science & Technology

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• Podiatry
• foot surgery
• heel spur
• achilles tendonitis
• achilles tendon surgery
• Dr. Patrick DeHeer
• foot surgeon
• Carmel
• Franklin
• Shelbyville
• Columbus
• Indiana
• suture bridge
• podiatrist
• Haglund's deformity
• flip video

[4101961]

I had 2 bone spurs and tears in my achilles, I had surgery July 2010 and had a splint on my foot in the down position for 3 weeks so the tendon could heal, then in the normal foot position for 3 weeks and then a walking boot for 2 weeks, finally in a shoe. I now need the left foot done. I have a bad back and could not use a walker or crutches, so I was in a wheel chair for 8 weeks! It was awful. I just saw someone today who has a "roll about" to use after her foot surgery.

[padeheer]

@4101961 Yes the Roll About can be very helpful when non-weight bearing. Best Wishes.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

[MrHazmiester]

im 13 years old. is this the only way to remove them as i have one in the right side of my foot :S

[padeheer]

@MrHazmiester Pretty much this is then only way to remove this boney enlargement on the back of the heel. Best Wishes.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

[MrOker7]

I am going to have this procedure next year as I have so much pain. But I am already 70 years old. Will it ever heal at my age? When will I be able to drive again?

[padeheer]

@MrOker7 As long as your circulatory status is normal, you should heal as well as anyone. You should still be able to drive after the procedure. Best wishes.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

[jissa683]

hello Dr.,

is this the same surgery as in "Haglund's Deformity Reduction " video?

[padeheer]

@foxfirestube This procedure is very predictable and patients usually do quite well with it. It does take quite some time to fully heal. Best wishes.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

[padeheer]

@AlexJBragg Surgical videos are not for everybody. Best wishes.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

[AlexJBragg]

how did I go from looking up droid phones to this

[foxfirestube]

@padeheer I'm getting ready to have this procedure and I'm scared to death after looking at this video...I worry about not being able to walk longer because of the diabetes.