Achilles Tendon Rupture
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of the lower leg. Those who are involved in running and recreational sports have to face this problem more often. But it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the back muscles of your calf to the heel bone. Classic tendon rupture happens during sudden violent contraction of achilles tendon. However, partial achilles tear is not detected easily and missed often. Sometimes, the condition becomes so worse that surgery is needed to heal the Achilles tendon injury. Hence, make sure you are consulting a foot and ankle specialist for the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture if you are observing pain in your heel.
Rupture generally occurs in the tendon section which is situated within 2-4 inches above the point where your tendon is attached to the heel bone. This section is prone to rupture because of the poor blood flow. That is why it reduces its ability to heal and leads to impairment. Here are the different causes behind Achilles tendon rupture-
- Increasing sport participation, especially those sports that involve running and jumping
- Falling from height
- Stepping down into a hole or missing a step
There are no particular symptoms or signs for ruptured achilles tendon and hence many a times, it may be misdiagnosed as a sprain. But if you are feeling these symptoms after an injury, then it could be due to Achilles Tendon Rupture-
- Possible severe pain and swelling near the calf
- Inability to stand on toes (the leg which is injured)
- Bruising and swelling at back of lower leg
- A snapping or popping sound while the injury occurred
- Inability to bend the ankle downwards
- Finding difficulty whilewalking or running
The treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture depends upon the activity level, age, severity and location of the injury. Before deciding appropriate treatment, investigations like X-ray, Ultrasound or MRI may be needed to find out more details. While active and younger people, opt for surgery in view of better surgical outcome, the old aged people are more likely to choose non-surgical procedures.Achilles tendon rupture surgery may involve repairing the tendon using open procedure or by smaller mini-open (percutaneous) techniques in selected cases. Non-operative treatment needs putting the patient in plaster and then an achilles tendon brace with physiotherapy for achilles tendon. This new method of non-operative treatment is called “functional bracing”.
In view of his training in Singapore and UK, Dr Anuj Chawla is competent enough to manage the Achilles tendon rupture non-operatively with functional bracing and dedicated physiotherapy protocol as well as operatively with latest percutaneous/ mini-open techniques. So, if you are the one who is looking for the best treatment for Achilles rupture, book your appointment today only!
- + Causes
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Rupture generally occurs in the tendon section which is situated within 2-4 inches above the point where your tendon is attached to the heel bone. This section is prone to rupture because of the poor blood flow. That is why it reduces its ability to heal and leads to impairment. Here are the different causes behind Achilles tendon rupture-
- Increasing sport participation, especially those sports that involve running and jumping
- Falling from height
- Stepping down into a hole or missing a step
- + Symptoms
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There are no particular symptoms or signs for ruptured achilles tendon and hence many a times, it may be misdiagnosed as a sprain. But if you are feeling these symptoms after an injury, then it could be due to Achilles Tendon Rupture-
- Possible severe pain and swelling near the calf
- Inability to stand on toes (the leg which is injured)
- Bruising and swelling at back of lower leg
- A snapping or popping sound while the injury occurred
- Inability to bend the ankle downwards
- Finding difficulty whilewalking or running
- + Treatment
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The treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture depends upon the activity level, age, severity and location of the injury. Before deciding appropriate treatment, investigations like X-ray, Ultrasound or MRI may be needed to find out more details. While active and younger people, opt for surgery in view of better surgical outcome, the old aged people are more likely to choose non-surgical procedures.Achilles tendon rupture surgery may involve repairing the tendon using open procedure or by smaller mini-open (percutaneous) techniques in selected cases. Non-operative treatment needs putting the patient in plaster and then an achilles tendon brace with physiotherapy for achilles tendon. This new method of non-operative treatment is called “functional bracing”.
In view of his training in Singapore and UK, Dr Anuj Chawla is competent enough to manage the Achilles tendon rupture non-operatively with functional bracing and dedicated physiotherapy protocol as well as operatively with latest percutaneous/ mini-open techniques. So, if you are the one who is looking for the best treatment for Achilles rupture, book your appointment today only!
