Minor Surgery to Treat Achilles' Heel

A new minimally-invasive surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon has been revealed by scientists. The surgery is done using the damaged tissue to help repair the tear. The percutaneous Achilles repair system, or PARS technique, enables surgeons to better repair a torn Achilles tendon through a smaller incision. This procedure was recently performed at Houston Methodist Hospital to treat an NFL cornerback, getting him back on field for this season. Kevin ...