Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM • Achilles Rupture & Chronic Achilles Repair at 55 Broadway, Financial District
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and powers every step, stair, and push-off. When it tears or wears down, walking normally becomes difficult, and for an active New Yorker that can stop everything.
Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, performs Achilles tendon repair for patients across Manhattan at our office at 55 Broadway in the Financial District. That includes acute ruptures, often from a sudden burst of activity like a pickup game, a tennis match, or sprinting for the train, and chronic Achilles damage that has not responded to months of conservative care.
Not every Achilles injury needs surgery. Earlier-stage tendon pain is often treated with orthotics, rehabilitation, and regenerative options. Learn more about Achilles tendinitis.
A full tear often feels like a sudden pop or a kick to the back of the heel, followed by weakness pushing off, trouble rising onto your toes, and swelling. It commonly happens during quick starts, jumps, or changes of direction. Early evaluation matters for choosing the best treatment.
Long-standing Achilles pain can come from degenerated tendon tissue, often near where the tendon attaches to the heel. When months of orthotics, rehabilitation, and other non-surgical care have not helped, surgery can remove damaged tissue and repair or reattach the healthy tendon.
Dr. Sharobeem examines the tendon and calf function, checks for a gap or loss of tendon continuity, and uses imaging such as diagnostic ultrasound when helpful. You will get a clear recommendation on surgical versus non-surgical treatment and what recovery would look like for you.
Early phase: The repair is protected in a boot or splint, usually with the foot angled to take tension off the tendon, while the incision heals. Follow-up visits track your progress.
Rebuilding phase: Weight-bearing increases step by step and the boot is gradually adjusted. Physical therapy restores motion and begins strengthening the calf.
Return to activity: Strength and confidence keep building over the following months. Returning to running and sports is gradual and often takes six months or longer, depending on the injury and how the tendon heals.
If you felt a sudden pop at the back of your ankle and now have trouble pushing off or standing on your toes, avoid testing it with normal walking and call our office. Early evaluation keeps all treatment options open.
* Individual results and recovery times vary. Surgical recommendations are made only after an in-person evaluation by Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM.
No. Many ruptures can be treated without surgery using a functional boot and structured rehabilitation. Surgery is often recommended for active patients and certain types of tears. Dr. Sharobeem reviews both options with you based on your injury, health, and goals.
Most patients spend several weeks in a protective boot, then work through physical therapy to rebuild strength. Everyday walking returns first; running and sports usually take six months or longer. You will receive a timeline specific to your repair.
Achilles repair is generally covered when it is medically necessary, such as for a rupture or chronic damage that has not responded to other care. We accept all major insurance plans. Contact our office to confirm your specific coverage.
Dr. Mark Sharobeem, DPM, provides targeted conservative and surgical care at our Financial District practice. Click any condition below to explore symptoms and treatment options.
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