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Achilles tendon rupture
An injury that affects the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. Injuries can include soreness from overuse or a tear from an accident.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is the difference between acute and chronic Achilles tendon rupture?
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Can i wear high heels after an Achilles tendon rupture?
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Would it be possible to wear high heels after an Achilles tendon rupture?
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What is the best shoe after Achilles tendon rupture?
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Is it possible to do sport after Achilles tendon rupture ?
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What is more serious? An Achilles tendon rupture or an ACL tear?
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With Achilles tendon rupture is a third option to not repair or brace?
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What are the names of the different rehab protocols for an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
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A 39-year old asked:
I have a partial Achilles tendon rupture and will get my cast off in two weeks. What will happen next?
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What do I do after being diagnosed with an Achilles tendon rupture to my rt leg following a sporting injury?
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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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How can sports massage benefit the rehab of an Achilles tendon rupture?
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What physical therapy is used for an Achilles tendon rupture?
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How long after Achilles tendon rupture repair can you start drinking alcoholic beverages again?
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Can i fly 3 weeks after Achilles tendon rupture surgery?
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Will I be able to drive again, after a complete right achilles tendon rupture.. and not having surgery to repair it?
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A 44-year old male asked:
Achilles tendon rupture seven months ago i had surgery to repair a complete rupture of my Achilles tendon. I'm still having pain and soreness. Is that normal? Will it ever go away?
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I'm just after Achilles tendon rupture surgery. What should I do/not do to speed up the healing process? Any medicals/food complements? Thank you ;)
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