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Is it normal to feel soreness/discomfort while rehabing (non-operative approach) with pt from an achilles tendon rupture?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Count on it.: Sometimes the description of "rupture" and "tear" can be a bit cloudy. Either way you can expect some issues.

Answered 9/5/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel soreness/discomfort while rehabing (non-operative approach) with pt from an achilles tendon rupture?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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