Achilles tendon rupture

2018-03-09 10:56:29
May father got achillies tendon rupture last month. He has problem while walking and using stairs. What should we do.
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Surgery for sure. (Reconstitution and substitution).
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It becomes extremely difficult to walk over a TA deficient ankle. Increased chances of fall or foot and ankle pain.

Answered2018-03-10 05:00:27

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Proper evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon is required. If there is complete tear then it may require surgical intervention.

Answered2018-03-09 12:16:26

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within 6 weeks of injury plaster treatment may allow healing without surgery. after 3 months it's surgery.

Answered2018-03-10 08:03:17

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