Tendon surgery encompasses a wide variety of tendinopathy’s (diseased tendon) for various reasons which may include overuse (sports injuries or physically demanding occupations), physiological conditions causing degeneration (diabetes, gout, rheumatoid), iatrogenic (caused as a result of medical intervention such as antibiotic administration or accidentally during surgery) and physiological degeneration (old age).

Techniques used to treat a diseased tendon depend on the cause for the tendon and often requires a team of medical professionals working together in order to prevent reinjury (physician, physio, Biokineticist, chiropractor, dietician).

If an acute rupture presents in this can be immediately repaired in order to preserve physiological range of motion and strength, however if this presents in a delayed manner primary repair is not possible and often a tendon transfer is required.

If patient presents with a complex deformity resulting in tendinopathy additional bony procedures may be required in order to correct the pathology completely and prevent further morbidity.