Complications of surgery

2 out of 100 patients rupture their tendon again.1

Population: 2%

If you are a smoker, older than 65, diabetic or overweight, you have a higher risk of complications.

5 out of 100 patients get another complication1, like:

  • skin related problems (pressure sores, blisters);
  • wound infection;
  • loss of sensibility in a part of the skin;
  • thrombosis in a vein in their leg.

Population: 5%