Achilles Tendon : Ruptured or Torn
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Did you know that the Achilles Tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body? Imagine a rupture or a tear!
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 can't believe I tore my Achilles Tendon!" Can you believe THAT???
"Oh no!" I thought, "I'm just recovering from surgery for excision of a Morton's Neuroma in my right foot!" I surely don't need to have a torn Achilles Tendon in my other foot! You know?
Achilles Tendon : Ruptured or Torn was originally created on February 22, 2008.
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The Affects of Going to Balls, I Did Make a Slip and Sprained My Ankle Giclee Print
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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!
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
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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: $15.55 (as of 02/16/2012)
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.
The buzz on the Achilles tendon
- Clippers' Billups undergoes successful surgery to repair torn left Achilles tendon
- LOS ANGELES ? Clippers guard Chauncey Billups underwent a successful surgery in Colorado on Wednesday...
- Chauncey Billups is done for the season
- Clippers' guard is expected to be sidelined at least eight months because of torn Achilles' tendon....
- Clippers' Billups says Achilles injury won't end his career
- By Douglas Jones, US Presswire Clippers guard Chauncey Billups is assisted off the court after a rupturing...
- Clippers' Billups has surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon
- Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups underwent successful surgery...
Achilles tendon exercises
These are not recommended for a torn Achilles tendon though!
Royce Medical Equalizer Premium Air Walker
This is very comfortable -- what I've worn for my torn Achilles Tendon!
Enjoy comfort and mobility while recovering from a lower-leg injury with the Royce Medical Equalizer Premium Air Walker! This product offers you the support you need with the comfort you desire, while allowing you to make the transition from crutches to walking unassisted with less discomfort.
The Royce Medical Equalizer Premium Air Walker has been shown to be effective when used with severe ankle sprains, stable lower extremity fractures, soft tissue injuries, and as part of a rehabilitation program. The air walker's patented pneumatic system allows you to find the ideal level of compression and a custom fit, and allows it to comfortably accommodate the changing levels of swelling that occur during the healing and rehabilitation process.
The user-adjustable aircells can be easily inflated or deflated using the blue air bladder at the top of the brace. The Equalizer Premium Air Walker's unique lightweight design, padding, and aircells help to give you a natural, comfortable gait while healing from your injury. The air walker is universally designed to fit your left or right foot.
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!
When it rains, it pours ...
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Drop me a line -- Had any Achilles Tendon issues?
Fast forward to today -- I am still plagued by my Achilles Tendon!
Woman Exercising with Ankle Weights Photographic Print
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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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ajgodinho Jul 5, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
- I was here way back in 2010, just came back to sprinkle some squid angel dust. Hope you're doing well...blessings my dear! :)
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 14, 2011 @ 12:00 am | delete
- Wow! I injured my achilles tendon about a year and half ago during water aerobics. I went to physio for a year and still no real improvement so I stopped going. I still have a bit of a bulge in the tendon and if I'm on my feet for too long the pain begins to flare up. The things that seem to keep it in tune are ice and stretching. It is annoying and has definitely put many limits on my activities which I find incredibly frustrating.
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Gio
Jun 1, 2011 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- Great lens!
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Pukeko
Jan 12, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
- I am so glad you linked this to my blog post, it was really interesting. My doctor didn't give me half of this information, just strapped me up and sent me on my way - to get heels (which I am not supposed to wear due to a prior back injury.) Oh, well. Hope you are fully recovered by now, and thanks for commenting on my blog :)
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- I hope you've fully recovered by now! I haven't had an Achilles tendon torn or ruptured, but I do know an athletic friend who did once have his snap when playing badminton. Boy, he had to go through surgery and the whole process, start to finish was not pretty. We shared a home at that point so I went through the whole process with him. That's when I really learned about the Achilles tendon. He seems to be doing way better, but it is not the same. Great job (as always) on this lens!
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Achilles Tendon : Ruptured or Torn was originally created on February 22, 2008.
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