Achilles tendon rupture, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
1:10 Causes of Achilles tendon rupture
2:09 Symptoms of Achilles tendon rupture
2:24 Diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture
3:11 Treatment of Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles tendon rupture is when the Achilles tendon, at the back of the ankle, breaks. Symptoms include the sudden onset of sharp pain in the heel. A snapping sound may be heard as the tendon breaks and walking becomes difficult.

Rupture typically occurs as a result of a sudden bending up of the foot when the calf muscle is engaged, direct trauma, or long-standing tendonitis. Other risk factors include the use of fluoroquinolones, a significant change in exercise, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or corticosteroid use.Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms and examination and supported by medical imaging.

Prevention may include stretching before activity.Treatment may be by surgery or casting with the toes somewhat pointed down. Relatively rapid return to weight bearing (within 4 weeks) appears okay.The risk of re-rupture is about 25% with casting. If appropriate treatment does not occur within 4 weeks of the injury outcomes are not as good.

[Tholmes-htor]

Here after Klay's Achilles tear. Hope he gets better🙏

[drixol]

Im only 14 and when I was 13 I tore both by running and I guess I didn't step right or was running too much and just randomly felt this really bad pain. Didnt know what it was until I went to the emergency room and I couldnt walk at all, Didnt get crutches either and now I can barely jump without feeling a sore type of pain or just having it feel stretched out way too much. Sucks because I play basketball and jumping is the main thing you have to do.

[elijahc]

Here to learn about how klay kd Rodney hood and cousins hope everyone got better well praying for klay cause it recently happened to him

[manueliux]

Here after Tarik Cohen injury, hopefully he has a speedy recovery

[ozelladavidson]

SHORT AND TO THE POINT. THANKS FOR NOT DRAGGING THIS INFO😊

[PO-sity]

1:46 I like how the Obese guy is crying for no apparent reason😂😂

[bigdaddydraco]

Here because of kobe. Get well soon kobe ❤

[risenfromyoutubesashesagai]

I feel bad for Jamahal Hill. Its a tough road back, champ. You can do it.

[boboso]

Why would someone inject steroids into their tendon?

[xx]

I hear n feel popping do I go to the doc

[vanshikarikhi]

Sir my father age is 61 years he had ultrasound scan sharing with you, pls suggest what procedure is required
USG right ankle
Right ankle shows that the tendo achilles is bulky and heterogeneous and shows a full thickness tear of approximately 4 cm With reaction of fibre and resolving haemorrhage at the tear site

[karthyktt]

Sir. I'm in India, now I want to know, where the treatment is best for this tendon rupture?...

[Girlie_n]

im 39 year old, im feeling that so pain, any remedy..😢😢

[eltoncollier]

I just messed up mine...this is no joke

[GamerGuy-dmvz]

I play basketball and kicked a punching bag.
I have done all of these while doing these sports.
Luckily it didn’t tear but it no doubt feels strain so I will not do anything

[SabbirHossain-udps]

My achilles tendon was tear.after that a sergon stitch my ankle tendon.can anyone give me some tips what should i do?

[fridelikakurnia]

That was happened to Eli Tomac before.... he misses Supercross Champion....

[blanco]

I only hear a popping sound when I flex my calves. Should I be worried??

[mr.kiwiii]

He said jumping running and walking but the picture showed jumping jumping and walking

[camaroman]

I've seen someone small theirs pushing something heavy.