Achilles Tendon Tear
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:48 pm
In early December, I sustained a complete tear of my right achilles tendon. I was warming up for climbing at JT by running up a boulder a few feet and jumping back down, something I've done frequently. On one of the attempts I bounded up from the ground and planted my foot at such an angle as to put too much force on my foot. I heard a snap that sounded like a tree branch breaking and knew right away I'd torn my achilles. I opted for surgery for the repair after consulting with no less than 5 orthopedic surgeons.
My questions to those of you who have sustained partial or complete tears of your achilles tendon, did you have surgery or go the non-surgical route? What was your healing experience? How long before you were back to your previous physical activities?
My questions to those of you who have sustained partial or complete tears of your achilles tendon, did you have surgery or go the non-surgical route? What was your healing experience? How long before you were back to your previous physical activities?