Thought i would start a new discussion. Tore my right achilles nearly 3 weeks ago now. Had the operation about 10 days after rupture. I am in my late twenties and it came as a bit of a shock if im honest. I go to the gym regularly and exercise with weights frequently.
Anyway, had the op and im in no pain and have no swelling. I was expecting a lot of pain but nothing. The most discomfort i have is when i have to get up to use my crutches, as after about 15 mins being stood up i can feel the calf start to swell a bit. I am told i am in this cast for another week and then they will change the angle of my foot for another cast. Looking forward to getting back to driving and the gym. Feel free to post your own stage of progress and any tips
Hi James my fiance is 51 very fit ruptured his tendern on Monday seeing orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday would you say having the operation is best way forward if offered? Really nervous for him incase of infection.
Without a doubt the operation is the best way. I have been really anxious about an infection too. It is highlighted a lot by NHS and others. Infection increases if you smoke and or are unhygenic around the house.
I have been taking huge amounts of vitamin C, as this helps with the wound and healing the tendon.
Research the sportsmen who do it. They all have the op. There is a reason why. Hope it goes ok for him
I'm just over 3 weeks now since rupturing mine. Opted non-conservative, was in cast first week, now in boot. Already I'm full wearing bearing and go back to physio next Friday so have boot set at 10%..... Never had no pain and can feel my calf muscles get stronger each day with me exercising the flex of my foot! Really happy with progress and another 4 week I hope to be out of the boot...
James, your situation is like me telling my story all over again. I had my injury last January 2014 and surgery a week later and YES, surgery was the way to go! I am a bit over 5 months and runnning and doing what seemed impossible just a few months ago. Some advice, BE PATIENT and be PRO ACTIVE in your recovery. Was your injury of the right ankle, if so driving was postponed for me for 3 months. I just encourage you to push some in your physical therapy, but know your limits, be patient, eat healthy and try to keep a healthy mind (reading, etc.). By the way I had a full rupture tear and had the minimal invasive surgery (PARS) using Anthrax. My incision is less than 1 inch horizontal and I made a excellent choice of procedure and doctor. Good luck and hope you have a full, speedy recovery.
That sounds promising. Yeah it is in my right hand side. Yeah driving is out for the forseeable future. Luckily I start the 6 weeks hols soon. (I am a teacher). I think my incision is about 4 inch vertical. When did you go FWB?
Stitches out tomorrow. 2 weeks down. Hopefully next few weeks will fly by. on the plus side my foot feels really strong. like i could walk on it (obvs i wont) anyone else had this feeling?
Glad the recovery is going well. It's almost 5 week since I ruptured mine, although I didn't have surgery I am now fully weight bearing in the boot set at 10degrees equinus without the aid of crutches, so I'm progressing well.
Well I have a gym at home, but I'm missing driving. Although I swapped my manual for an automatic while in the boot. My brand new company car has arrived that I can't drive for at least another 3-4 week Grrr!!
Sorry for the delay in my responding. I went FWB about 3.5 months (12 weeks) and let me tell you friend it has been a slow, steady, progressive process to say the least. I am 5 months and cannot go FWB on the ball of my right foot. I still have swelling, but I must tell you this is considered typical and certainly not out of the ordinary. BE PATIENT. DO YOU EXERCISES. LISTEN TO YOU BODY AND KEEP POSITIVE. It may take 1-2 years to fully recover. Good luck!
Should have clarified, FWB without the boot at 3.5 monhts (12 weeks). Also, I had to telework from home for 3 months, before I could finally drive, since it was my right foot that was affected. Whew! You will love having your freedom back driving again, it was great!
Hi my fiance had his scan yesterday and you could see the full tear in his tendon. It's been 2 weeks now. When they took the cast off to scan it its very swollen but he's not in any pain. Not having surgery and has injections every day to stop blood clots. He has appointment 4th August for another cast to be put on and then about 4 weeks after that he goes onto the boot. Can you put weight on the foot when you have the boot? Or does this depend? Sounds like each case is different doesn't it..
Ruptured mine over 5 week ago, was in cast for one week, been in boot last 4. Starting position was 30 degrees in Equinus, very difficult to walk and you need the crutches. I'm now in 10 degrees and fully weight bearing and walking fine. It gets put to zero on 27.07 so hopefully it won't be long before the boot is removed.
hey folks. thought i would do an update. had the cast off yesterday and doctor said to start weight bearing in an air boot. i have 4 wedges in and have to take one out in 2 weeks and see him in a further 2 weeks.
noticed a little bit of swelling in the foot today after walking around in the boot. it feels tender in my heel as i am walking on wedges but everything else is progressing fine i think. no pain, which i am sure is a good sign.
considering going back to the gym this weekend to do some light upper body work outs. how is everybody else going?
I have now completed 5 weeks after my operation (well tomorrow anyway)
I went back to the gym today and did a chest workout. (I do powerlifting for GB), but it was surprising at how much strength i have lost. I kept my leg up throughout the whole session so it wouldnt get knocked etc.
Tendon feels fine. It has been great to get back in the gym. I also get to take a wedge out in another week.
quick update. full weight bearing now. dont use the crutches around the house. i take one when i go ou just in case. something i might do for the duration as it is there in case i fall. tendon is fine and wound is healing well.
1 wedge comes out on tuesday so i will be down to 3. 4 weeks left of the summer holidays for me as well.
back in the gym and feeling better each day. there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Just an update: Finally got my moon boot off on 05.08.2015 exactly 8 weeks after I initially reptured my achilles. I went for the non-surgical route. Foot/ankle/tendon have healed perfectly and already walking without a limp. Physio indicated he hasnt seen anything like this as I was able to carry out physio exercises that normally recomend at the 19-23 weeks post injury. Still wont be rushing into anything, but so relieved all is well
