Achilles full rupture 2 weeks in and only just had ultrasound and confirmed 3 cm gap between tendon
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Hi,
Last night I finally got and ultrasound for my Achilles rupture 15 days after the injury occuring. During the ultrasound it was confirmed that I have a full rupture with a 3 cm gap between the tendons so the boot I have been given is doing nothing to help repair. I have an appointment today after chasing the hospital to be seen but does anyone know what options I may have? Is surgery going to be required? Or can I still opt for non surgery given the gap between the tendon?
Thanks,
Rob
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Cheema robhut
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They might have to do tendon lengthening to close that gap.
This had happened to me back in April and I’m still going through. Find yourself good doctor. Don’t rush after the surgery, give yourself some time. Good luck.
robhut Cheema
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Thanks for sharing your experience. I am on my way to the hospital now to see what options I have. Assuming surgery will be the only one. My concern is the amount of time since injury to now being 2 weeks. From readings I have done, seems surgery is most successful if performed with 2-5 days of injury. Also, unfortunately, I am self employed so the option to not rush back is not an option for me.
Cheema robhut
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Kls0420 robhut
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Hi Rob! I ruptured both of my Achilles tendons. I've had surgery on each one 5 weeks apart. I was told u have to have surgery to repair a total rupture. I don't regret having the surgeries. But the healing process is very long! I was walking flat footed and my calves were very week. I also had to have a tendon transplant. So hopefully you're doctor will get it figured out before you have to much scar build up.
robhut Kls0420
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Mand43pink robhut
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Omg that's awful you must have been in terrible pain my rupture was identified immediately the day I did it I was told that it needed surgery within 7 days to repair it. I still can't believe it wasn't discovered. It maybe too late for surgery however I have read some where that artificial tendons have been used before. Hope you get sorted out real soon x
Tecka robhut
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i totally snapped my Achillies 5 days ago and am in the “discovery phase”. Unlike in America, it is standard procedure here in New Xealand to put you straight into a cast with no surgery, irrespective of the gap in the tendon. They don’t even bother taking an ultrasound. It has now been established that the end result is the same this way, but the possible complications of surgery are sidestepped.
I would tend to to trust your specialist on this, and do not panic. I am 71 years old and obviously atrophy to my tendon has occurred. It is likely to take me longer to recover than you younger people, but that is the way the cookie crumbles.
I am sure that the tendon will join up eventually. Sure, it is possible that it may then be a little longer than original, but I suspect that it would then shrink with lack of extension.
Settle in for the long ride and relax.
Cheers
Bruce.