The Achilles tendon is the end part of the M. tricpes surae with insertion on the heel bone and is the strongest tendon in the human body. Achilles tendon rupture is considered to be one of the most severe injuries to the locomotor system, and occurs more frequently in men than in women and more often on the non-dominant leg. In recent decades, the incidence of this injury has increased due to the spread of sports culture and activities of all sections of the population, and being the strongest tendon in the human body, it is important for treatment to be as effective as possible. The mechanism of injury involves the indirect effect of force on a strained tendon during abrupt movement, which particularly affects middle-aged recreational athletes (weekend warriors). The healing potential of the tendon is low and slow due to its anatomical structure, blood supply, and innervation, which often leads to recurrence. The injury is manifested by the severe pain of typical localization, and in most cases it is also referred to as a crack as the sound of a cracking whip. Standing on the fingers is also impossible, and the patient has difficulty walking, limping and a recess can be palpated on the tendon itself. Diagnosis is based on ultrasound examination after a clinically examination, and if the rupture is not clearly shown by ultrasound, the patient is referred for magnetic resonance imaging. The approach to treatment is surgical, and most orthopedists treat these injuries surgically. Surgical treatment can be in the form of an open method or a percutaneous technique. Conservative treatment is applied only in the case of an elderly patient, a malignant patient, suffering from diabetes or cardiac disease. The goal of each treatment is the same, so the treatment will depend on the type and extent of the rupture, the time elapsed since the injury and the individual needs of the person. This is why surgical treatment is recommended in young people and, above all, active athletes.