Almost one year after the Achilles tendon surgery, the Achilles tendon is hard and thick. Scar proliferation or inflammation should be considered, and physical therapy, medication and surgical treatment can be given. Due to the individual’s physical condition and surgical technique, a lot of scar tissue hyperplasia may be formed after the Achilles tendon repair surgery, which may lead to the phenomenon of localized hardness and coarseness.
1. Physiotherapy: It is recommended to give local massage, hot compresses, and physical therapy methods such as electrotherapy and ultrashort wave therapy to promote local blood circulation and local inflammation absorption.
2. Medication: local scar removal medication such as cumexoside cream can be used externally to soften and gradually reduce the scar.
3. Surgical treatment: If the above effect is poor, surgical treatment can be carried out to remove the scar, and the application of drugs to inhibit scar formation after surgery, such as epidermal growth factor gel.
Excessive exercise after Achilles tendon repair surgery can also cause local aseptic inflammation, soft tissue oozing, swelling leading to the phenomenon of thick and hard Achilles tendon, at this time you should reduce the amount of activity, appropriate rest. If the Achilles tendon is rough and hard after Achilles tendon surgery, and cause discomfort, should be hospitalized, timely treatment.