Question 1

can a person walk-maybe with a limp-with a partially or completely ruptured achilles' tendon?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However a partial future should be rested with an immobilizer boot to limit plantar flexion (pushing down with foot) as this action puts added stress on the achilles. Immobilizer boots are designed with rocker bottoms so you can still walk.

Question 2

what is the cpt code for a ruptured achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is no cpt code for a ruptured achilles tendon.
The icd-9 code is 727.67 (nontraumatic) or 845.90 (traumatic).

Question 3

what rehab program is appropriate for a ruptured achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Rehab by podiatrist: Your orthopedic surgeon or your podiatrist will recommend you the best rehab program for your specific lesion.

Question 4

does anyone know how long a ruptured achilles tendon will take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Partial or total : If you have total rupture of achilles tendon, and have not had surgery, this will not really heal. The tendon needs to be reattached either with anchor or permanent sutures.  If you have had surgery, then 12 weeks to be able to return back to daily activities. To get back to full exercise or sports, you will need a lot of rehab and longer time to heal (6 months).

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take for a ruptured achilles tendon to heal?

Accepted Answer

6-10 weeks 1st round: Achilles tendon take about 6 weeks to undergo their initial healing and allow weight bearing to occur whether it is treated with a cast or surgery. Some surgical techiques allow early weight bearingin a brace but tendon is not healed. The re-rupture rate varies from 5%( with surgery) to 25% ( without surgery). Return to high impact activity (unless you are under contract) is 6-12 months.

Question 6

can you tell me how i could deal, non-surgically, with a ruptured achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Cast: Or even walking boot with heel lifts in it.

Question 7

is it normal for a ruptured achilles tendon to be excruciatingly painful a week after?

Accepted Answer

No: If the area has been treated and immobilized the pain and swelling should be receeding.

Question 8

what's the best ankle brace for a ruptured achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Is no best: Often times cast are applied to immobilize the foot and ankle.
But a high level (below the knee) cam walker could be used with no weight bearing.

Question 9

which is the most effective ankle brace for a ruptured achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Best?: In my opinion if an achilles is ruptured you need a posterior splint until edema is down, then placed in a cast assuming your are asking about a post- op rupture.

Question 10

what is achilles tendon rupture like?

Accepted Answer

Not fun: Achilles is a major tendon in the leg which plays important role in foot function. Ruptures are sometimes treated via cast immobilization and other times primary repair via surgery. Rehab can be couple of months.

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