Complete Rupture of Achilles at the calf junction
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Hi all,
By looking at this page, I am not alone.
While on holidays, I was running on the beach 28th December with my nephew when I felt a pop, down I went. By 4am the next day I presented at the hospital and was told I had torn my calf muscle and sent home.
8 days later when I got home, I went to my GP and he sent me for an ultrasound, complete tear of my left leg Achilles at the junction. Hospital said they would not operate as it was 8 days since injury and because of the location. Was put in a full length 1/2 plaster for one week. Yesterday I was fitted with a boot and 3 wedges and told no weight bearing for another 2 weeks. Sometimes it is hard not to use the leg as I landed on my right knee which is painful when carrying all the load 
If I use my injured leg during these 2 weeks, is it going to prolong the healing? So far I am just resting the heel of the boot on the floor, not actually walking on it.
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ness2194949619
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Today I get my first wedge taken out of my moon boot (5 weeks non- surgical). I am a little concerned as Since the 2nd week, I have experienced no pain at all. This worries me a little as I am not sure if it is healing or not. May be a different story after today when I can PWB. Hiwever, I Had a complete rupture, my Achilles snapped and coiled around itself in the shaft - how on earth can this repair itself naturally when the Achilles is nowhere near my calf? I don't have another ultrasound for 6 weeks when the boot comes off, Speacialists tell me that if it has not attached then, I am off to surgery. Omg, can't imagine having to start from the beginning all over again. Here's hoping that my leg has performed a little magic and is healing well. A frustrating, and at times unclear injury. Even the Speacialists are just hoping it works. I understand the importance of staying positive, just can't stop the mind from over thinking through boredom lol
Cibby ness2194949619
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Stay positive; it's a long and slow process. I'm now 14 weeks post op repair (17 weeks since total rupture) and despite physio 2 x week, I still can't walk properly. The whole ankle and Achilles is so tight and restricted.
I didn't feel pain in the boot either; only when the boot finally came off (after reducing 4 wedges over 4 weeks) and the foot was finally free in a 'normal' position. That hurt. And weight bearing took some time.
Stick with it! x
ness2194949619 Cibby
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Thanks Cibby
Just frustrated at the moment. Went back to work for 1 (Light duties, office work). Work then told me that I was too much of a liability and has put me off until I can walk with only one crutch. This really put me in a low place for a couple of days. Uncertain where my career future lies at this point. My main role in my Welfare job is home visits which I cannot perform due to PWB and no driving. Sure does turn your world upside down.
ness2194949619
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Week 5 and have had the first wedge taken out of the moon boot. Allowed to partially weight bear - little concerned as this is not explained very well - how much weight is partial. At the moment I am supporting the leg mostly on a crutch, terrified to do any damage. Have to say, I am enjoying having a little bit of independence back, only a little, but enough to make it feel good. If anyone has any advice/tips regarding the partial weight bearing stage, please share
nate99100 ness2194949619
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Hey, Ness.
Good to hear. I'm still in the cast until next Thursday, looking forward to having the boot back on as it isolates/protects the foot...although the angle your foot is at with 4 wedges is pretty awkward, eh?
I had crutches with the first tear and non-surgical approach.
This time around, I've rented a knee scooter which is great. Somewhat nerve wracking with the cast, but with the boot, it will be less stressful. Highly recommend it.
I know how you feel about work. I have a desk job as a Business Analyst and only missed 10 days with the first injury as I was in the middle of some project work. The same was true this time, but work is work. It will always be there, and ultimately, your health and mobility is the priority.
You're wearing the boot 24/7, correct?
Rob9700 ness2194949619
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ness2194949619 nate99100
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Hi Nate,
The angle of the boot with wedges is awkward alright lol. Have to make sure I don't get too cocky and go head over tit lol.
ha,ha, work will always be there, I already had 3 weeks off, they wanted me to take an extra week to make sure I wasn't a liability to the workplace. They don't really like you to return when it is an out of work injury. I work in Social Welfare so they have had to accommodate me on desk duties, most of my work is normally in the field.
Grateful they have let me go back. Is this your second tear? Feeling for you
ness2194949619 Rob9700
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Hi Rob,
Kind of hit and miss with the correct amount of weight. Was a little sore when I woke this morning so I am babying the bad leg with 2 crutches - sook lol. I gather some pain is normal, scared to re-rupture.
I am not allowed to FWB for another 6 weeks - mmm, patience is a virtue