Post op recovery - help.
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Hi
I'm 5 weeks post op now and I have had my cast off today to be out in a walking boot. Problem is, my foot won't go into the walking boot despite 3 wedges in there, my heel physical won't go down it's that tight. Is this normal? They said at the hospital if I can't get my foot to go down on 24 hours I need to go back, and I have been trying for the last 4 hours and it just won't go, no where near. I've been referred for urgent physio starting Monday. Has anyone else had this problem? Literally feels like my heel will never be able to reach the ground again at this point and I'm starting to stress. Is it possible for the repair to be too tight?
Thanks R
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Anonymous111 reh92
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Was it Achilles Tendon Repair?
Di your tendon fully rupture or was it just a tear?
It'll loosen up don't worry - but make sure you do the Physio.
reh92 Anonymous111
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Hello
Yes it was a repair for full rupture, and have been in a cast with my toe pointed done for the last 5 weeks. The doctor went to get the physio today becus I literally could not pull my foot up and he looked worried, that's why he's urgently referred me for Monday, so got me worried! He seemed to be shocked that I was still in full cast at 5 weeks? Anyway im look forward to going to physio and hopefully getting my heel down in a normal position, although I don't know how at the moment! Literally feels like it's superglued in that position!
Kls0420 reh92
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I had surgery on both of my Achilles due to ruptured. I'm at the tail end of everything. But my doctor/surgeon lengthened my one and did a tendon transfer on both! I never had that issue but my doctor had me start doing home exercise right after I got my splint off (4 weeks) and now doing physical therapy. I would definitely call ur doctor. And start therapy. Kelly. Good luck! It's no fun but u will get through it!
Sks1982 reh92
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This will take a lot of time and patient so definitely do not rush it.
I ruptured mine over 18 months ago and every evening used to massage gently the Achilles and the whole foot with warm oil. This will help loosen everything up together. Just be careful not to rub if you still have stiches. Just start very gently literally to warm up from calf downwards. You need to take this holistic approach as one thing affects the other.
Remember no hard pressing just gentle motion which we slowly start to loosen everything up.
Bendine2 reh92
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