Did you know that it is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body?
Well, I sure didn't know that until I began my research into this tendon. And, you could really fool me about it being the strongest! You see, I was doing some chores around the house ... specifically standing on my tippy toes and doing a lot of reaching to wipe the huge bathroom mirror over the his and hers sinks. As I reached for the very top of the mirror, I HEARD and FELT a loud snap in the back of my left ankle! It was the strangest sound; rather 'reedy.' "Oh no!" I thought, "I'm just recovering from surgery for excision of a Morton's Neuroma in my right foot!
It's been nine months since I had Morton's Neuroma surgery on my right foot ... BUT, my left torn Achiles Tendon has continued to be problematic. I sure hope that I don't need MORE surgery!
Contents at a Glance
- Had any problems with your Achilles Tendon?
- Perhaps you witnessed the Achilles Tendon rupture that sidelined Misty May-Treanor from DWTS
- Closer look at lateral view of Achilles Tendon
Had any problems with your Achilles Tendon?
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Perhaps you witnessed the Achilles Tendon rupture that sidelined Misty May-Treanor from DWTS
KABC,10/6/08 -- She heard and felt the loud snap!
Closer look at lateral view of Achilles Tendon
The Achilles Tendon: Treatment and Rehabilitation
The Achilles Tendon: Treatment and Rehabilitation
Amazon Price: $225.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
Amazon Product Description: "This book covers the treatment and rehabilitation of Achilles tendon injuries. It is intended as a comprehensive guide to managing adult patients with Achilles tendon problems. All medical professionals caring for adult with foot and ankle problems are the intended audience. Additionally, orthopedic residents and fellows, as well as podiatry trainees, can learn how to correctly care for the Achilles tendon." --Edward Abraham, Doody's Review Service, April, 2009.
This techniques-oriented text is a comprehensive guide to managing Achilles tendon problems. Readers learn the latest less invasive and nonoperative treatment approaches, in addition to traditional treatments, from internationally renowned contributors. Introductory chapters provide essential background on basic anatomy, physiology, and pathomechanics.
Subsequent sections cover the spectrum of Achilles tendon injuries. Acute and chronic conditions are addressed, as well as problems specific to both adolescents and adults. The book also takes a practical approach to sports training in relation to the role of the Achilles. Rehabilitation is highlighted with an emphasis on quicker return to play. Case studies tie the book together and aid with the ready application of concepts to daily practice.
Oh No! Surgery?
The prospect of surgery to repair a torn Achilles Tendon is scary when I see the pictures and videos!
Gross? Achilles tendon repair -- www.emedx.com
Get the book: Achilles Tendon: An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics
by Nicola Maffulli
Achilles Tendon: An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics (The Clinics: Orthopedics)
Amazon Price: $67.95 (as of 12/15/2009)
The Achilles Tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. Dr. Maffulli's issue includes chapters on structure, imaging , diseases, ruptured tendons, managing tendonitis and other debilitating tendon injuries.
A bit more info on the Achilles tendon
Don't you just LOVE the info on Wikipedia?
The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles' tendon), also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
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Achilles tendon exercises
These are not recommended for a torn Achilles tendon though!
Achilles Tendon Physical Therapy Exercises : Achilles Tendon Massage Techniques
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Who's the 'guy' behind the naming of this tendon?
Heard of Achilles Heel?
Did you know? The name Achilles' heel comes from Greek mythology. His mother, the goddess Thetis, received a prophecy of her son's death. In order to protect him, she dipped him into the River Styx, which protected his entire body from harm. However, in order to dip him into the river, she needed to grab onto his heel. During the Trojan War, Achilles was struck on his unprotected heel by a poisoned arrow, which killed him.
In Greek mythology, Achilles (Ancient Greek: ) was a Greek hero of the Trojan War, the central character and the greatest warrior of Homer's Iliad.
Achilles also has the attributes of being the most handsome of the heroes assembled against Troy.Plato, Symposium, 180a
Later legends (beginning with a poem by Statius in the first century AD) state that Achilles was invulnerable in all of his body except for his heel. Since he died due to an arrow shot into his heel, the "Achilles' heel" has come to mean a person's principal weakness.
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Doctors appointment: April 9, 2008
After 6 weeks in the Royce boot ...
Well, today was D-day in finding out my progress wearing the Royce boot for approximately 6 weeks. My Achilles tendon definitely is improved to the point that my doctor opts to release me.
My instructions are to wear shoes with a bit of a heel -- perhaps 2 to 2-1/2" heels -- rather than flats like I have been wearing. He tells me to be particularly careful of steps, going up and coming down, along with jumping. I haven't got any plans for that type of exercise, so I should be OK.
However! We are taking a wait and see attitude on my Mortons Neuroma as to whether surgery WILL be scheduled. He said, "Call me when you decide you need it!"
Doctors appointment: February 28, 2008
MRI Results are in ...
There is a chronic partial tear of the Achilles tendon.
I have been ordered to begin wearing a Royce Medical orthopedic boot immediately for the next 4 weeks. Follow-up appointment was scheduled for 3 weeks since my doctor is vacationing on the 4th week!
MRI: February 22, 2008
Wow ... scheduled the very next day!
I was scheduled very quickly for an MRI of my left foot and ankle ... pretty amazing that they got me in for the very next day. I had to wait about 1-1/2 hours for my MRI as it seems someone before me either moved during their MRI or the lady in front of me was a last minute schedule.
Another interesting thing I noted is that I'll probably be billed as 2 separate MRIs ... one for the ankle [Achilles Tendon] and the other for the foot [Morton's Neuroma] !!
Doctors appointment: February 21, 2008
Release: 8 weeks post-of Morton's Neuroma excision
I had looked forward to this appointment for the past 4 weeks. However, in the meantime, I experienced difficulty with my left foot. I was having 2 separate problems ... the classic symptoms of ANOTHER Morton's Neuroma in my other foot AND the possibility of a torn Achilles tendon!
First, I was officially released being 8 weeks post-op for surgery to excise the Morton's Neuroma in my right foot. As I'm a multi-tasker ;-), I used my visit to discuss the problems with my left foot. I had mentioned at my prior visit that I was feeling symptoms in my left foot too for a Morton's Neuroma!
The doctor felt my ankle and mentioned that my Achilles tendon felt thin. He performed a number of manipulations and pressed on various parts of my ankle, asking did it bruise or swell. 3 x-rays of my left foot were taken and I left waiting to be scheduled for an MRI!
In mid December 2007 I had surgery to excise a Morton's Neuroma!
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I've also had another MRI of the other foot to rule-out another Morton's Neuroma!-
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I sure could use the morale support of my readers as I tackle the next phase of my foot care ... hopefully I won't need surgery to repair the Achilles tendon! But, I'll probably be having surgery for another excision of a Morton's Neuroma!
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- hardhead49 hardhead49 Nov 14, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
- WOW THANKS FOR THIS SITE, JUST TORE MY ACHILLIES, I GOT THE OPERATION , HOPE I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION, IM VERY ACTIVE AND IM LOOKN FOWARD TO GETN BACK IN THE GYM, WAITN FOR MY 4 WEEKS TO HEAL. THANKS AGAIN
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- Laryl Laryl Oct 15, 2008 @ 9:39 pm
- I too heard a loud pop then I felt as if a bat hit my left ankle. Since no one was near me and I wasn't moving at the time I thought someone clubbed me. That was 2.5 months ago. I get rid of the boot this Friday. I did have the surgery and thought that it would be a quicker recovery for an active person as I am. I am lost alot of muscle and did in the first week. I don't think I could trust my ankle without a repair. Not sure I'll trust it with one. Sure wish I knew why it happened.
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- CM CM Oct 12, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
- I ruptured my right Achilles tendon 6 months ago and it's a very slow, tedious recovery process. I was on crutches for almost 2 months and in a walking boot/aircast for another 1.5 months after that, all a very humbling experience for someone used to being very active, mobile and independent (I couldn't even drive myself to my doctor appointments). This was followed by 3 months of physical therapy (I'm still recovering). My surgeon said you never recover 100%%u202690-95% is about as good as it gets and there is a 5% risk of a re-rupture to always be mindful of as well; it's rare but it can happen.
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