Jul 30, 2023 · Achilles tendon rupture recovery. Depending on the type of work, some people need several weeks off work after an Achilles tendon tear (rupture); the time taken to return to sport is between 4 and 12 months. Generally, the outlook is good. However, the tendon does take time to heal, usually about six to eight weeks.

Oct 26, 2017 · Hi. I just wish to share my experience with all. I am 47 year old male.I did a total rupture on my Achilles tendon. Surgery took place the following day. I was put in a cast with four heel raisers and given a set of crutches. Was released from hospital the following day after surgery. I was prescribed blood thinning tablets and pain killers.

Oct 6, 2016 · This is very informative. I am about to have surgery. Achilles is still attached but a bone spur has formed at the attachment and is now broken. Bone is embedded in tendon continuing to damage the tendon. Options are wearing a brace or boot indefinitely. Eventually it will wear through the tendon.

Jul 15, 2019 · I used to limp a lot. In basic terms the point where the achilles tendon inserted to the heel bone was significantly calcified and the tendon was damaged but not ruptured. The surgeon had to cut away the excess bone and repair the damaged area of the tendon. Post surgery for 3 weeks no weight bearing.

Jun 11, 2017 · i am a 59 year male 4 weeks post surgery for insertional Achilles tendanities. Part of the tendon was cleaned and repaired whilst the bone spurs were removed. I made good recovery at home. The doctor wanted me to wear a boot hence no cast was used. I was non weight bearing for 3 weeks and thereafter 10% weight bearing.

Oct 1, 2016 · Sorry about the injury and subsequent surgery. One thing for sure; it is a slow, sometimes frustrating recovery process. I am not a doc; a doc would be best to answer your question. My surgeon told me primary purpose of boot and downward toe position was to protect Achilles repair early on.

Jul 9, 2016 · Hi, Its so good to understand the agressive recovery mindset. My timelines – operation and very conservative recovery. At the moment I am concerned about the my prolonged recovry. I see progress but tendon is very stiff and refuses to go into neutral. I will continue with physio and home exercise. Apr 11 – Complete Achilles rupture – cast ...

Hello, I just saw this thread today and thought I would jump in. I had surgery at the end of January 2017 for a torn Achilles tendon (not severed, and diagnosed via MRI)) and removal of a calcaneous heel spur which was causing the Achilles tear. I did the usual 10-14 days non- weight bearing, then PWB, and finally total weight bearing routine.

I done mine in January complete ruputre had surgery a week later then in the April got off my couch and boom went again same Achilles but in a different place it were as bad this time it was only a partial tear but got put back in the boot for 6 weeks am still off work now but I am over doin the time scale to be on the safe side I have done a lot …

Thanks Jane. I decided on surgery because i) it was a complete rupture, ii) recovery time appeared to be quicker, iii) there was a lower risk of re-rupture. This was based on what the nurse-practitioner told me and what I googled while waiting. I'm still of the same opinion now, except that surgery will probably cost me time.