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Fell back hit boot heel on my non weight bearing foot. achilles lengthening 2.5 weeks ago. intense pain in tendon for hours. likely ruptured or okay?

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Likely need to : Discuss with your surgeon. I am sure he would want to examine and hear from you. In meantime, ice and elevation would be my recommendation.

Answered 3/23/2015

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