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The treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon depends on the severity of the rupture. For minor to moderate ruptures the treatment includes resting the leg, using an ice pack on the affected area, leg elevation and taking anti-inflammatory pain killers. For more severe cases, it is necessary for a cast or even surgery.
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What is an Achilles rupture?
More commonly known as an Achilles tendon rupture, it is the tearing / rupturing of the Achilles' tendon that runs down the back of the leg into the heel. It is so named for the Greek Warrior Achilles, who was crippled by an arrow into that tendon in his heel. Achilles died in the Trojan War.
What is the workman's comp settlement for an Achilles tendon rupture?
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What is the definition of Achilles tendinitis?
If the achilles tendon is ruptured then it would need to be surgically repaired. Most achilles tendinitis treatment involves non-surgical methods. Achilles tendon rupture repair surgery can be successful, but achieving maximum results after a surgery like this is unlikely.
What is a special test for Achilles tendon?
One special test for Achilles tendon is the Thompson test. In this test, the patient lies prone and the examiner squeezes the calf muscle. If the Achilles tendon is intact, the foot will plantar flex; if there is an Achilles tendon rupture, the foot will not move. This test helps to determine the presence or absence of an Achilles tendon injury.
What test would an athletic trainer use to evaluate a rupture Achilles tendon?
Gastrocnemius squeeze test is the most commonly used bedside test for initial evaluation of possible achilles rupture.
Can you have problems with your Peroneal tendon as a result or secondary of An Achilles tendon rupture?
Absolutely, the Achilles is only the main injury or the most serious injury, but you also got lots of other tendon and muscle tears and pulls all over the foot and ankle area when your Achilles went out. If the Achilles is damaged, it will probably swell at times and that is bound to cause discomfort to the area including the peroneal tendon.
How does one know if you have Achilles tendon rupture?
Some signs of an Achilles tendon rupture include : tenderness, stiffness and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Difficulty in flexing one's toes and/or hearing a snap or pop sound after the injury may also be a symptom.
What is the treatment for mucoid degeneration of Achilles tendon?
This treated by decompression and /or surgical removal.
How does a hinged cam walker work and aid during Achilles tendon healing?
I have experience with the VACOcast Achilles boot (www.vacocast.com) which is hinged and can be fixed in 30 or 15 degrees of plantar flexion (toes pointing downward in order to reduce tension on the Achilles tendon). When the ankle is fixed in plantar flexion, also known as equinus, it allows the injury to heal without risk of rupture or re-rupture. As the tendon heals, the orthopedic surgeon will gradually reduce the amount of equinus until the ankle is at neutral, or 90 degrees. This safely increases the amount of tension and avoids unwanted shortening of the Achilles tendon.
The achilles tendon is in the knee or heel?
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
What is an Achilles tear and how do I treat it?
An Achilles tear, or more commonly know as a rupture, is when the tendon connecting your calf to your heel tears or ruptures. This can be a full tear which may require surgery, or a minor tear that can be treated nonsurgical. Go here for more info on treatment http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_rupture/page5_em.htm
Is the Achilles tendon bone or cartilage?
The Achilles tendon is neither bone nor cartilage. It is, unsurprisingly, a tendon.
