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Need Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab Advice

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denton61021
denton61021

I ruptured my achilles almost four years ago and had a completely botched surgery, where the surgeon cut the cadavar tendon much too long disallowing for the tendon to work. I followed up with a second surgery with a different surgeon to correct the mistake almost two years after. The surgery was a success, but there was great pain in my medial malleolus. Because of this I was never able to do rehab. I received a third opinion and it was discovered that basically the bone grew due to the stress. I'm now having the surgery to repair that, but I'm worried that I won't be able to gain any strength back in my achilles because of the lack of use since the second surgery which was two years ago. Can you anyone give me advice on this?

Thank you 

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  • Mark_A
    Mark_A denton61021

    Posted

    Hi Denton.

    your experience is a total nightmare,I'm sorry I can't give you any advice.

    Did you sue them?

  • Heck630
    Heck630 denton61021

    Posted

    Wow that bites seems like you've gotten p*ss poor treatment twice already therapy and time since it's a a matter of building muscle strength and regaining range of motion. Goodluck

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