In a statement released on Tuesday, the 15-time major champion ... and how long does recovery take? An Achilles tendon ...

He said he had minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon that the doctor said went smoothly. Such surgeries involve smaller incisions, and the recovery time is quicker. But most ...

Tiger Woods is going to be out for some time. The 15-time major champion announced Tuesday he ruptured his left Achilles tendon while training recently. He had surgery Tuesday morning to repair the ...

“After an Achilles tendon repair, patients can expect three to four weeks of immobilization, non-weightbearing (using crutches),” the Hospital for Special Surgery says of the recovery time.

The recovery time is usually four to six months ... An Achilles tendon rupture refers to a complete or partial tear of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.

He said he had minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon that the doctor said went smoothly. Such surgeries involve smaller incisions, and the recovery time is quicker.