McDonald stitch

The McDonald stitch is a surgical technique used to repair a torn Achilles tendon. It involves passing strong sutures in a specific pattern through the torn ends of the tendon to securely bring them together. This method provides strong fixation, facilitating proper healing and allowing for early movement. The stitch is named after the surgeon who popularized it and is widely used in Achilles tendon repair due to its effectiveness in restoring strength and function to the damaged tendon.