New to the Ruptured Achilles Club

I was in a moon boot for 6 months but managed to stay mobile ,this didn't actually work out for me ,so I was in and out of casts for a further year and finally on the 4 march I had surgery ,the doctors said I will be on my feet within 9 months ,but its not the same for everyone, I hope your recovery will be much quicker ,keep us updated good luck

65  here, and got a partial rupture, left tendon last September (just before 65th!) Was off work for 4 weeks, NO WEIGHT bearing (or as little as sensible). Partial weight bearing for the next 5 weeks, and the company lent me an automatic to drive for commuting. Lots of foot wiggle and gentle stretching with bungee cords. End november out of the boot, physio and exercises and back to a manual car.  Mid december back to the gym. January I could walk a couple of miles, and I'm now up to 5 or six miles. No pain, but the calf muscle is still weak as an internet kitten and I can't do a toe stand on it yet. I don't know if its becasue i did as  consultant said, ie crawl around on hands a knees for the first month, and be careful. I did take boot ff for a good scratch! If you google "achilles tendon worcester" it gives a good pdf document guide to recovery. Foot is still a bit numb from nerve damage, and still swollen a bit if i sit still. Walking with a bit of limp if i dont pay attention. Saw a podiatrist (NHS refferal) as there was some evidence of foot arch problem; walking with support now,

Hope that helps; but i'm afraid its a long tedious process. Don't dispair, it does get better!

Hi Chris.

Sorry to hear of your injury hope you are doing ok.

My advise for you would be to stay positive as you know you have a long road ahead of you, but try not to look at it all in one go. I found if I looked towards each appointment a couple of weeks at a time it didn't seem so long!!

I know you will be in a rush to get back to normal but really take it easy. It is definitely worth getting the recover done slower but correctly. You wouldn't want a set back to makes the recovery longer.

How did you rupture yours then?

Chris did you have a complete rupture like mine or partial rupture because I no doctors have different opinions on how they deal with these injury s .

Welcome to the elite club of "who kicked me in the ankle?" I had my surgery 7 weeks ago and just starting to go FWB (full weight bearing). My advise is: 1. Be careful not to reinjure by not doriflexing your ankle during recovery. 2. Follow the protocol they give you, including and especially Physical Therapy and of course keep your dressings changed as scheduled to avoid infection. PS: YOU DO NOT WANT AN INFECTION! 3. R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) is your daily routine! 4. Leave stairs alone for a long, long time. 5. Plan everything you do ahead, you know "measure twice, cut one" method. 6. Get a knee scooter vice crutches at first, it will save your shoulders and neck and you will get around practically seamlessly. 7. Get someone to be your help mate. 8. Start enjoying sitting, reading, computing, playing an instrument because it is going to be a long road my friend. I had a minimimally invasive surgery to repair my ruptured (complete) achilles tendon and it is great! It is called Athrex PARS surgery that I had in Jacksonville, Florida. I was on meds only 2 days, but you will likely experience a long term period of inflammation (swelling) of the foot, especially the ankle and toes. Lastly, at the point of your recovery your in Physical Therapy your attitude will brighten up and your swelling and pain will subside quickly, so be pro active. This is the phase you will need to work hard and have some pains, but this is also the time you are most susceptible to rerupture, so be Careful my friend. Take Care and have a speedy recovery!