1. Community
  2. Injury and accidents
  3. Tendon Problems

Early Mobilisation experiences

Posted , 1 user is following.

Guest
Guest

Attended fracture clinic yesterday 8 weeks after complete tear of the left achilles tendon. Due to complications I've not had any surgery; instead I have had two casts in eight weeks both with the foot in full equinus. The consultant did a calf squeeze test which showed minimal foot movement and sent me home with no cast and instructions to not bear any weight on the leg (keep on the crutches for a month) and to do gentle stretching of my toes so my foot returns to the level.

As much as I appreciate the progress from being in the cast this seems an uncommon treatment for ATR, has anyone else had similar experiences and if so were the results positive??? :?

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I had the exact treatment recommendation and it did not work out well at all. I tore my AT and I was on crutches with no weightbearing for 6 weeks them limped around for another 10 weeks. All thru out the Thompson test (calf squeeze) was close to negative. It retore the moment It got aggressive with it. Had surgery and all is well now. Just lost 6 months for nothing just to have surgery anyways

    All I can say is be very INFLUENTIAL with your doctor get a MRI or a Ultra sound done to determine the % of tear you have..... NO XRAY as it is too vague.

    The rehab for any AT tear is already long but delaying surgery even longer by TRYING non surgical method will make it even more frustrating. My instinct tells me your going to experience the same as me. AT tears - ruptres are very complicated..... Try to visit a sports medine specialist that specializes on AT tears asap,

    Good luck

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Thanks for the prompt response, I managed to tear my Achilles playing squash.

    Just wondering when you said your tendon ruptured again was this when you returned to sports or just as you recommenced exercise?

    I will try and get the ultrasound/ MRI through my Doctor.

    Cheers

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I tore mine Aug 6 2007.

    Retore Nov 26 2 days after I was given ok to resume lite non load sports etc. I ran 15 yards and it was like a zipper

    Had the ultra sound a week later and it showed surgery should have been done initially...all scar tissue no tendon anyways

    .. a picture is worth a 1000 words,,,,

    If you get the MRI as well as a sports medicine specialist.....................your starting off correctly no wait and see ..

    good luck

    Some rehab supplements I've taken...... there are about 6 OTC amino acids that aid surgery patients .. tissue repair and collagen syntheses - xlinking (taurine - argiinine - ornithine - glutamine - okg - BCAA Vit C ... herbal Cissus RX)...... I am walking with a slite limp 10 weeks post op (no cast or air boot)

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Thanks again for the advice. I am grateful for your response as it has spurred me into action to get further treatment.

    Cheers. smile

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.