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Achilles tendon rupture
An injury that affects the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. Injuries can include soreness from overuse or a tear from an accident.
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Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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My achilles tendon ruptured/ripped, what should I do?
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Can an achilles tendon rupture be healed without surgery ?
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How long does achilles tendon rupture need to fully recover?
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Achilles tendon rupture Seven months ago I had surgery to repair a complete rupture of my achilles tendon. I'm still having pain and soreness. Is that normal? will it ever go away?
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Can I wear high heels after an achilles tendon rupture?
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Would it be possible to wear high heels after an achilles tendon rupture?
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What physical therapy is used for an achilles tendon rupture?
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How can sports massage benefit the rehab of an achilles tendon rupture?
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What do I do after being diagnosed with an achilles tendon rupture to my rt leg following a sporting injury?
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A 36-year old male asked:
I'm just after achilles tendon rupture surgery. What should i do/not do to speed up the healing process? Any medicals/food complements? Thank you ;)
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A 40-year old asked:
Achilles tendon rupture is usually from which sports or which motions of the legs?
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How do I treat a ruptured Achilles' tendon?
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What rehab program is appropriate for a ruptured achilles tendon?
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Does anyone know how long a ruptured achilles tendon will take to heal?
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Is it normal for a ruptured achilles tendon to be excruciatingly painful a week after?
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What is the cpt code for a ruptured achilles tendon?
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What is used as the cpt code for ruptured achilles tendon?
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How long do I have to abstain from alcohol after a ruptured achilles tendon surgery?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Can a person walk-maybe with a limp-with a partially or completely ruptured Achilles' tendon?
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What's the best ankle brace for a ruptured achilles tendon?
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Which is the most effective ankle brace for a ruptured achilles tendon?
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A 48-year old female asked:
After rupture achilles tendon surgery my fourth toe is black and blue, is that normal?
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How long should you wait to drink alcohol after a ruptured achilles tendon surgery if not on meds?
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how long should you wait to fly from london to australia after having ruptured achilles tendon surgery?
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How to tell if I ruptured my achilles tendon?
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