Question 1

how long does it take an achilles' tendon tear to heel after surgery to fix it has been done?

Accepted Answer

This would : Be variable as different patients present with different extents of the injury. Some tendons can be shredded or retracted and they will heal at a different rate then say a clean laceration. Some tears are partial, some complete so all these factors come into play.

Question 2

is an achillies tendon just as strong after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon Surg: It can be. Too many factors involved, but the goal in rehab is 110% strength. The opposite side is what it is compared to and functionally accomplishing various tasks one more difficult than the previous. Dr rich blake.

Question 3

how long does achillies tendon take to attach after surgery and can it rupture again while healing?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon Surg: Surgeries to fix the achilles tendon typically bring the ends of the torn tendon together and have some further reinforcement. Then there is a period of immobilization of 4 to 8 weeks. For every day the achilles is immobized, it typically takes that amount of time to regain enough strength to avoid re-rupture. Therefore, 8 weeks immobilized and then 8 weeks to regain strength. Dr rich blake.

Question 4

is it possible to surgically remove scar tissue on the achilles (a year after surgery) with a more minor (maybe laparoscopic) procedure?

Accepted Answer

Kenalog (triamcinolone) injections: If the scar is thick, serial injections of kenalog (triamcinolone) can thin the scar areas without need for surgery. More severe scars will require surgical scar revision.

Question 5

after surgery for quinolone induced bilateral insertional achilles tendinosis, can i expect  to resume previous level of aggressive athletic activity?

Accepted Answer

Quinolones: Can cause or induce tendon ruptures, I am not sure insertional tendonitis is blamed on quinolones......

Question 6

how long on average does a person take to start driving again after surgery for a ruptured achilles in the right foot?

Accepted Answer

Your surgeon: Is the best person to answer this for you.Speedy recovery.

Question 7

why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

Accepted Answer

: You are correct ….listen to your body. With your activity you warm up the tendon. With rest it stiffens from injury. But the injury, presently is small enough to heal before next activity. I recommend a stretching and strengthening program. This is a warning if you do nothing. Achilles’ tendons have very poor circulation. You should stretch and ice after activity.

Question 8

what exercises can help after i have achilles tendon repair?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with: Your surgeon, you don't say how long ago the repair was which may make a difference in the answer.

Question 9

i have a very weak achilles tendon and is very painful, what exercises can i do to help strengthen it?

Accepted Answer

Need a diagnosis: A "tendon" is rarely "weak." if the muscles that form the achilles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are weak a physical therapy program can be of benefit.

Question 10

are good cardio exercises without using achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Spinning: Spinning may help if you don"t do much standing on the bicycle.  However it still does utilize some achilles tendon function.

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Is it possible to surgically remove scar tissue on the achilles (a year after surgery) with a more minor (maybe laparoscopic) procedure?

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After surgery for quinolone induced bilateral insertional achilles tendinosis, can i expect to resume previous level of aggressive athletic activity?

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How long on average does a person take to start driving again after surgery for a ruptured achilles in the right foot?

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Why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

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What exercises can help after i have achilles tendon repair?

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I have a very weak achilles tendon and is very painful, what exercises can i do to help strengthen it?

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Are good cardio exercises without using achilles tendon?

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