Question 1

what is the general recovery timeline following surgery for bilateral insertional achilles tendinosis? damage was caused by flouroquinolone therapy.

Accepted Answer

6-12 months: Depending on the type of surgery and extent of tendon involvement.  Most procedures allow walking within 2-6 weeks of the surgery, with full recovery within the 6-12 month range.  Of course, you should have an informed and extensive discussion with your surgeon prior to surgery.

Question 2

what is the recovery time of achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

It varies: On the severity of the episode, and how chronic the condition is.  Following your doctor's advice, especially in regards to stretching exercises is important.  Achilles tendinitis can take weeks, even months to fully recover from.

Question 3

i have a mild case of achilles tendinitis. what is the recovery time for this?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on how bad it is. Everyone is different. There is no set time.

Question 4

how is achilles tendon transfer performed. how long is the recovery?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3-6 months: Could be a minimum of 3 months and could be   up to 6 months or even more. Depending on the specific type of surgery done.

Question 5

i'm a young olympian who had to quit training 16 months ago due to bilateral achilles damage after levaquin (levofloxacin) use. pt for 1 yr failed. seeking recovery.

Accepted Answer

Consider Regenexx: You might want to see the doctors in your area that perform the regenexx stem cell therapies (the original docs are in colorado).  They have the most documented research about their treatment algorithm and often will do a phone consult with you if you live far to determine how you might fair.

Question 6

what is the recovery process like after achilles tendonitis surgery?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: Such a small tendon can take months to heal after surgery.

Question 7

i have achilles tendonitis. i've been stretching, icing, and doing eccentric exercises. what else will speed up recovery? rest isn't an option.

Accepted Answer

Rest: is what will speed up recovery. The more you re on it the more inflamed the Achilles gets and takes longer to heal.

Question 8

25 y/o gymnast w/bilateral insertional achilles pain for 15 months after levaquin (levofloxacin) therapy. 6 months of pt failed. seeking recovery/return to function.

Accepted Answer

Not unheard of: I've had patients, with this observation following Levaquin (levofloxacin) usage. 15 months of pt was long enough. Consider immobilization via a cam walker and then hit it hard with both an oral steroid and oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Consider cortizone injection to one side by your local area podiatrist.  Do the other side, if vast improvement putting 3-4 weeks between injections.  Stop living in pain!

Question 9

scheduled for percutaneous achilles lengthening. is usual recovery nwb for weeks? after recovery, will leg now be too weak for ever hiking or sports?

Accepted Answer

Recovery time: Achilles tendon lengthening requires non-weightbearing for at least 4-6 weeks.  During this time, your tendon is trying to heal/repair the gaps made during the surgery.  If you bear weight too early, you risk tearing the tendon or rupturing it completely.  As a result of the surgery, your Achilles tendon will be weaker (4/5 strength instead of 5/5), but you should be able to hike etc.

Question 10

what are the options for recovery from achilles tendinosis after physical therapy has failed? was a gymnast but levaquin (levofloxacin) hurt both achilles last year.

Accepted Answer

Good luck: Achilles tendon pain due to medication does not respond well to anything but time, pt and antiinflamatories.

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What is the general recovery timeline following surgery for bilateral insertional achilles tendinosis? damage was caused by flouroquinolone therapy.

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What is the recovery time of achilles tendonitis?

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I have a mild case of achilles tendinitis. what is the recovery time for this?

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How is achilles tendon transfer performed. how long is the recovery?

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I'm a young olympian who had to quit training 16 months ago due to bilateral achilles damage after levaquin (levofloxacin) use. pt for 1 yr failed. seeking recovery.

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What is the recovery process like after achilles tendonitis surgery?

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I have achilles tendonitis. i've been stretching, icing, and doing eccentric exercises. what else will speed up recovery? rest isn't an option.

A member asked:

25 y/o gymnast w/bilateral insertional achilles pain for 15 months after levaquin (levofloxacin) therapy. 6 months of pt failed. seeking recovery/return to function.

A member asked:

Scheduled for percutaneous achilles lengthening. is usual recovery nwb for weeks? after recovery, will leg now be too weak for ever hiking or sports?

A member asked:

What are the options for recovery from achilles tendinosis after physical therapy has failed? was a gymnast but levaquin (levofloxacin) hurt both achilles last year.

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