Question 1

what are the tests for tendon rupture?

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See below: It starts with a physical examination. Then to evaluate further, you might have an ultrasound or an mri.

Question 2

can you educate me about tendon rupture?

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Direct trauma: Tendon injuries are very catastrophic.  Usually occurs when the foot is in a fixed plantargrade position and the tibia (shinbone) externally rotates rapidly, and the foot does not release from its flexed state.
Injuries for tendon ruptures also take the longest to resolve, which can be from 8-20 weeks, depending on the amount and time of damage to the tendon.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a tendon rupture?

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Loss of motion: The tendon connects a muscle to the bone.  If a tendon ruptures, the muscle will no longer move the joint.

Question 4

how likely is it for someone to have a tendon rupture?

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Not likely: It's not a common injury statistically
however it is a serious injury that will usually require surgical correction.

Question 5

i think i may have tendon rupture. what would that mean?

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Let me help you: A tendon is the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone in the human body. The forces applied to a tendon may be more than 5 times your body weight. In some rare instances, tendons can snap or rupture.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: tendon rupture?

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Discontinuity: A tendon rupture occurs when the structure of the tendon becomes discontinuous.  The tendon connects a muscle to a bone allowing the contractile force of the muscle to be transmitted to the bone allowing for motion to occur.  In a tendon rupture, this mechanism can be disrupted.

Question 7

what is achilles tendon rupture like?

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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.

Question 8

what causes  an achilles tendon rupture?

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Most commonly it: Is from a foreceful motion with a sudden change in direction which applies a torque to the tendon.  Examples are a sudden change in direction when playing a sport such as tennis or basketball.

Question 9

how do i know if i have an achilles tendon rupture?

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A few things...: Most people with ruptures experience pain, swelling and inability to flex the ankle in the direction of the sole of their foot.  Some will see what appears to be a bruise at the site of the rupture.  If you think you ruptured your achilles tendon i recommend you see an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon.  One in your area can be found at: www.Aofas.Org.

Question 10

how long does achilles tendon rupture take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Rupture: It depends on the rehab protocol your doctor uses. Some of the more aggressive protocols let people do sport specific exercises at around 12 weeks.

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