Achilles Tendon Repair in Canada

While traditional repairs often require 6 weeks of non-weight bearing, the PARS and SpeedBridge approach is designed for earlier weight-bearing. Many patients can begin protected weight-bearing in a specialized boot within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the surgeon's guidance and specific repair strength.

While minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce infection risk and wound complications, all surgeries carry risks. These include potential sural nerve irritation, re-rupture, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Our surgeons utilize precise templates and jigs to minimize these risks.

Athletes typically return to light jogging around 3-4 months post-op, with full return to explosive sports occurring between 6 and 9 months. This timeline is heavily dependent on committing to a structured physical therapy protocol.

No referral is required. You can book an assessment directly with our team to discuss your injury and determine if the PARS system is right for you. We recommend bringing any recent imaging (Ultrasound or MRI) to your appointment.

Biomechanically, the PARS and SpeedBridge repairs are designed to be equivalent to or in some cases stronger than traditional open repairs. The key advantage is obtaining this strength while minimizing the surgical trauma to the local environment, which is intended to support superior healing.

The PARS technique utilizes a small horizontal incision (typically 2-3 cm), which generally heals with much less visible scarring than the 10-15 cm vertical incision required for traditional open repairs. This approach is designed to be more cosmetically appealing and less prone to wound healing issues.