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A member asked:
My left achilles tendon was severed by a cane knife way back in 2006. now, my left leg is very very thin.how can i get it back to normal shape?
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With no continuity: of the Achilles, there is no way to bulk up the calf.
Answered 9/23/2015
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Heard a snapping/popping noise at the back of the heel (near the achilles tendon), felt sudden pain but it went away immediately but feels sore now. No problem moving the ankle, no swelling or redness, the area is fine to touch as well, but worried?
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When place my finger on my achilles tendon and move my finger up my leg I can feel a vertical split. Is this normal?
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There is pain in my right leg above my ankle and just a little to the left of my Achilles tendon. What could be causing this pain?
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Toe walking with short Achilles tendons. Since 4 years old tried to fix it only 1 leg was ok the other not successful im now 33 ist possible to fix i?
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