Ruptured Achilles Tendon. Here’s What The Next 3 Months Look Like

Welcome to our channel! In this comprehensive video, we dive into everything you need to know about Achilles tendon ruptures. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just curious about this common injury, we've got you covered.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• What is the Achilles Tendon? Understand the role this critical tendon plays in movement.
• Signs and Symptoms: Learn to identify the key symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture, including the classic "pop" sensation and swelling.
• Diagnosis: Discover how healthcare professionals diagnose this injury through physical examination and imaging tests.
• Treatment Options: Explore both surgical and non-surgical treatment methods, including rehabilitation strategies to get you back on your feet.

🎯 Whether you're dealing with a recent rupture or want to learn more to prevent future injuries, this video is your go-to guide. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth health and fitness content!
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[westvanman]

Perfect timing for this video. I ruptured my achilles a 5 weeks ago and chose the non surgical route.I was afraid of complications of a wound in such a vulnerable spot. I had the boot put on at day 2 and started light weight bearing at week three.I'm an active cyclist and looking to get back into training as soon as possible so the info you presented gives me more confidence to in my rehab. I've been rowing indoor (one legged) since week four and at week five will start back on an indoor bike to keep all the other muscles in my legs firing. I've enjoyed your light hearted but informative approach for years and encourage you to keep it going. The inclusion of other specialist adds so much more to the video. I'm 70 years old and hope to remain healthy and active till the end and the information you provide is just another tool for people like me to use in our health span.Thanks

[andymonger]

I ruptured my left achilles while playing pickleball in February 0f 2019, and after watching your youtube back then about whether to have surgery or not, I took the non-surgical approach. My orthopedic doctor also agreed that at 77, he could not advise surgery. In 10 months I was back to playing pickleball and am still at it today!

[jegreen]

I work in healthcare, so much great information! Thank you all SO much for taking the time to produce these videos!! I try not to miss a single one!

[TheSamuraiCarpenter]

I am a great case study because I have done both. I ruptured my right Achilles in 2019 and had a non surgical procedure due to a higher tear. It took a long time to heal and be able to put weight on it. I just ruptured my left Achilles three weeks ago. I splinted it right away because I knew immediately when it happened what I had done. I had surgery using the pars speed bridge technique. I’m now weight bearing in an air cast three weeks post operation. Way less swelling and a noticeable improvement each day so recovery is moving along much quicker. I highly recommend surgery if you are a good candidate. It’s definitely worth the surgery risks imo.

[playtowin]

I love your highly informative but casually serious presentation style.

[robertb]

Wow, great information! and now actually looking forward to meeting all of you, as I recently ruptured mine and will be keen to get it repaired and functional! Found this channel while looking for information on what to expect. Cool coincidence.

[leodandrea]

Four months here after the injury. Got a complete rupture and had surgery two weeks after it.
Nice video, covering with details all the options that I had discussed with my doctors.
Now I’m doing PT but still can’t do the single leg lift 😢. It’s coming!
Good luck to everyone who is going through this journey.

[Nateogg]

I had a rupture and re-rupture of my left Achilles tendon in 2023. 5 weeks post surgery it got infected while still in the boot. Spent weeks in hospital on IV antibiotics and ended up with a skin reaction. Attempted to shower to ease the itchiness and slipped and put pressure on my left foot, causing a re-rupture. Ended up having to tendon transfer of my FHL to support the Achilles. Rehab was rough and pain on my instep has never fully disappeared but I’m grateful to be fully functional again 18 months on

[michaeld]

Years ago in the Air Force, I was running in a field, and hit a set of hidden truck tracks in the heavy grass. I pulled BOTH Achilles tendons. I could not flex my heel, and had to robot walk for months. It healed, but the strange feeling can come back, and make me stop in my tracks. It only stressed once about 11 years back, but out of nowhere, if I balance wrong, my memory comes back, and I know it can cause serious limitations.

[vickiepatterson]

Very informative video!👍
I guess not being very active has helped me to avoid this injury! Thank goodness I never played basketball or any other sports and that saved me from injury!☺️
Thanks for the great explanation!👍

[richardbrewis]

Informative and friendly, thanks Talking With Docs. A cringe when I cliked the thumbnail however; super professional!

[barbaraanderson]

I partially tore my Achilles’ tendon by taking Cipro. It was torn up and down not across. Went to a podiatrist and she didn’t treat it correctly. Never took mri until I asked after a year. Stopped going to her. I never had surgery just kept off of it during COVID. Finally healed.

[kevinchang]

Thank you docs for this information, I tore by achilles less then 24 hours ago. I got a appointment with Ortho at 8am, I am going to be pushing for surgery.

[jerry.cray_II]

This was so informative and helpful. Thank you guys!!

[GenRN]

I’ve been prescribed Cipro 5x over 15 years. I didn’t know what was causing my declining health and tendon issues until my last prescription of Cipro left me unable to walk. Never take a fluroquinalone antibiotic. It took me 5 months of intensive PT to be able to walk again. I’ve avoided ruptured but I fear I will never be back to normal functioning. I spend most of the day with my heels on a heating pad and must massage and stretch each time I want to walk.

[pauldapkus]

Forty five years ago, I ruptured both tendons six years apart playing basketball. Both were surgically repaired. First one was operated on by a orthopedist for a professional sports team - no complications. Second one was repaired by a less experienced orthopedist who put me in a walking cast after surgery, The incision opened in the cast and took months to heal. Then, 10 years later I re-ruptured the first one by stepping off a ladder on to a 4x4. Tendon pulled off the heal and had to be reattached with a mechanical fixture. No more basketball for me.😀 In fact, I took up bike riding but I can still walk without difficulty though I don't try to jump.

[DrSteveQatar]

Perfect and informative, I don’t want one but must stay active, any steps to prevent those that are physically active?

[ctwriter]

Guys love this. Really helpful. And love all your stuff.
But, did I miss it? Not one thing on prevention? Pre-workout stretching, how much, does it matter, is there correlation? Strength exercises? Weight lifting?

On a slightly different note, I have tendinitis in both my ankles. Had a long time, off and on. Have received a number of conflicting medical /PT recommendations. All kinds of mild multi-angle stretching, hot, cold, strengthen, not strengthen…
After months of no progress, probably the best advice I got from anybody, was to do absolutely nothing, for three weeks. Especially no stretching. Rest. That did more than all the above.
Now… finally back to mild, stretching, and strengthening. But it’s never gotten back to normal.

[christibatura]

I’ve had an Achilles tendon injury for my entire adult life. I originally injured it doing gymnastics when I was 19 (I am 48 now). There was no surgery done and I have had continued injuries throughout adulthood as I am fairly active. I have not been able to do a toe raise on my injured leg since the original injury. Today… Thanksgiving 2024 I tripped and ended up catching myself in a deep lung again injuring my Achilles. I regret not having surgery originally. I don’t even know if surgery is possible at this point because I have injured it so many times, but I would give anything to have it repaired.

[santamonicajane]

My 80yo husband ruptured his achilles tendon on a machine at the gym. Was treated conservatively with a boot with a heal lift. Was told no weight bearing but was unable to comply. Still, healed well although 10 years later his calf in still visibly atrophied.