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Ruptured Achilles Tendon After A Fall. Severe Pain In The Leg. Recovery Period?
Oh hello I ruptured my Achilles Tendon in late January from slipping on the floor I had plaster for 8 weeks and my foot was set at an angle so I could not put it flat. It has been quite traumatic had to go in wheelchair for a while. Had 10 weeks off work I am a school teacher and my leg is very painful at times and I get very anxious with the children knocking it etc. What is the rehab time and when do you think it will all be back to normal?
The achille's tendon is a very powerful tendon and so important in movement. Traumatic rupture s generally treated by special suturing and immobilisation which i guess was done. However, its been over four months yet you still complain of pain. Normally three months is good enough for an appreciable healing. The persistence of pain warrants a detail examination to rule out associated fractures that might have mal-union or non-union or associated nerve injuries.
It will thus be good to meet an orthopedic surgeon or at least your doctor for re-evaluation.
Best regards Dr Achuo
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Ruptured Achilles Tendon After A Fall. Severe Pain In The Leg. Recovery Period?
Hello, thanks for using health care magic The achille s tendon is a very powerful tendon and so important in movement. Traumatic rupture s generally treated by special suturing and immobilisation which i guess was done. However, its been over four months yet you still complain of pain. Normally three months is good enough for an appreciable healing. The persistence of pain warrants a detail examination to rule out associated fractures that might have mal-union or non-union or associated nerve injuries. It will thus be good to meet an orthopedic surgeon or at least your doctor for re-evaluation. Best regards Dr Achuo