If the short Achilles tendon is caused by trauma, it can be recovered by strengthening functional exercises. If the functional exercise can not recover or congenital short Achilles tendon, you can do Achilles tendon lengthening surgery for treatment.
Short Achilles tendon can occur if it is caused by contracture of Achilles tendon after Achilles tendon rupture surgery or long term use of plaster braking for ankle or foot fracture. After the recovery of the original disease it is necessary to strengthen the functional exercise to restore the function of the Achilles tendon, such as slow walking, heel lifting exercise, passive dorsal foot dorsiflexion and so on.
If the shortening of the Achilles tendon cannot be relieved by exercise, if the Achilles tendon is still shortened after exercise, or if the Achilles tendon is shortened congenitally, surgical treatment can be chosen, and the common surgical method is to do Achilles tendon lengthening.
If Achilles tendon shortening occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment.