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New fracture non surgery

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karen42768
karen42768

Hi newby Achilles' tendon torn 3 weeks ago. 

Went down the non surgical route as my tendon was not totally torn. I am in an air boot with 4 heel lifts and was put  in this straight from A & E although at the time was given 3 heel lifts later transferred to 4!. I have been told to remove heel lifts myself every 2 weeks until all heel lifts have been taken out, appointment booked at fracture clinic in 8 weeks. I do not have any other contact with the doctor except have been told to make pre appointment with physio department.

has anyone else experienced this firm of treatment and should I be doing anything else to aid my speedy recovery, god wish it was speedy. Feels like having a hot cement boot stuck to your leg sometimes! I have been trying to weight bear a little and managed one crutch today, each day is a new achievement, I suppose that comes with courage.

Kazza

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  • pacehuman
    pacehuman karen42768

    Posted

    Hi

    I partialy ruptured tedin achillies , did you had a same surgery?

    Thx

    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      Hi Pacehuman, 

      not not had surgery I did not have a complete tear so decided against surgery although had the option if I wanted. I understood if I had a complete tear of 5mm or more then an operation would have been advised. 

    • pacehuman
      pacehuman karen42768

      Posted

      Hi Karen, sorry my fault, i mean you had same injury as me, today i went to fracture clinic and they just changed the plaster after two weeks .

      They have given me another appointment after two weeks and advised me may do a scan or ultra sound and see what action they haveto take.

      Iam really disapponted with NHS. To be honest with you.

      Thx

    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      Wow, you were in plaster? I went straight into an airboot. I haven't got an Ppointment until the end of July and no ultra sound scan offered although I did ask for one. I only have to make an physio appointment. Have you got heel lifts in your boot?, if so how many? Are you having to self inje t, not liking that. Are you able to walk on your foot as yet?

      K

    • pacehuman
      pacehuman karen42768

      Posted

      I was on plaster from day one, they put my leg into plasterandparis plaster and today changed into synthetic plaster for next two weeks.

      Cant put any weight on the right foot because of partial rupture of tendon achilles.

      So no boots involved. I am self injecting Fragman. Its ok, dont mind!!

      But, i really dont like NHS.

      Did you had ultra sound, x ray?

      Imran

    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      Imran, 

      funny how the NHS differs so much from area to area. 

      I did have an x ray and ultra sound and when test was done for Ultra sound was told my tendon were just touching. If you are in plaster all be it synthetic you obviously font have heel lifts. His bad is your rupture and where do you live? 

      Karen 

    • pacehuman
      pacehuman karen42768

      Posted

      My rupture is more than 50% this is what radiologist advise me. I am in Manchester and you?
    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      I live in Kent but it seems we have different advise given which seems to be god case with others too. Good luck 
  • pacehuman
    pacehuman karen42768

    Posted

    Did you purchased the walk boot or privided by the NHS?
    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      I have only just started very light pressure with boot on but mainly rule on my crutches although I have just yesterday tried one crutch on my right which is my torn tendon foot. 
    • pacehuman
      pacehuman karen42768

      Posted

      When did you had the injury?

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    • karen42768
      karen42768 pacehuman

      Posted

      It's called a Ossur leg walker boot have a look on line. Was told they cost £120 and to guard with my life. It wS given to me brand new and is my size shoe
    • pacehuman
      pacehuman karen42768

      Posted

      Thats great!!!

      I have looked coming with loads cant you just send boot photo pls

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