The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It is the cord-like tendon that you can feel at the back of your ankle just above your heel. Normal function of the Achilles is essential to walk and run properly. An Achilles tendon tear is often referred to as an Achilles tendon rupture. Once you have seen what a ruptured Achilles tendon looks like at surgery, you will understand why – it looks a bit like spaghetti!..
Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the commonest orthopaedic procedures. The most common presentation is altered sensation or pins and needles in the fingers. Usually the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers are involved. One or all the fingers may be affected. The symptoms are usually worse night. Often the patient is woken from sleep and needs to shake his or her hand to get rid of the symptoms…