A 38-year-old member asked:
Can i wear high heels after an achilles tendon rupture?
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: If you are talking about after it has healed then yes.
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Dr. W. Batsonanswered
Hand Surgery 46 years experience
Yes : Almost certainly after it heals.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Would it be possible to wear high heels after an Achilles tendon rupture?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
Not only possible,: But probably easier. The achilles tendon will often shorten with injury. This will make it easier to wear heels, but you should still really work on stretching it out to it's normal length.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What is Achilles tendon rupture like?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
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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A 38-year-old member asked:
What causes an Achilles tendon rupture?
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Dr. Brandon Macyanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
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.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture?
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Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Severe: Pain, sweling, unable to point toes downward. Often hear or feel a loud pop. Extreme difficulty or inability to walk.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How do I know if I have an Achilles tendon rupture?
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Dr. Eric Blumananswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience
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.
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