How can i know if i tore my achilles' tendon?

Sudden: Usually it is sudden. Commonly happens with rapid or sudden movements.Most people feel like they are struck violently in the back of the ankle. Some may feel a pop and have severe pain. But no pain doesn't mean no rupture.

Pain: A full achille's tendon tear causes severe pain in the back of your leg, difficulty walking on the affected leg and possibly a "snapping" sound at the time of injury. A partial tear will cause pain and weakness in the affected leg. You need to see a doctor for further evaluation and treatment if you have these symptoms.

See a specialist: The examination of a possible achilles tendon rupture often yields significant findings that suggest this injury. If needed an MRI may be ordered if a partial or intrasubstance injury is suspected for possibly for preoperative planning.

Time 4 medical eval.: If you felt a sharp pain and / or a pop in your calf as you pushed off with your leg, or if you have pain, swelling or bruising in your posterior calf then it is best to have an orthopaedic evaluation.

Achilles: Lay on your belly, have someone queeze on your calf. If your foot does not move down then this suggest Achilles tendon rupture. However, is better to see doctor. We can't answer you question on the internet.

Often clinical dx: The signs of this are often fairly typical and a physician is usually able to tell with a simple examination; both palpation of the tendon and a test call the thompson test are easy techniques. A surgeon may order an MRI for preoperative planning if needed.

It depends on: the severity of the injury, but in general pain/swelling in the back of the foot/heel, and inability to bend foot downward or stand on toes.