Achilles tendon rupture

I am 33 years old and I had a complete rupture of my achilles tendon playing basketball. I am 5 weeks post surgery and in my third cast. Each time I get a new cast they move my foot up to stretch the tendon. I am now at a lateral state and I was told next time I will get a walking boot with a 10 degree cam.

I have several questions and I am just looking for generalized answers because I know each injury is different and my doctor will guide me, BUT... :)

once I get the walking cast should I expect any difficulty or pain walking?

will the injury ever heal completely?

what is the likelihood that I will re-injure the achilles?

I have been hopping around on one foot for about a month now. I am worried that I am going to damage the other achilles now, am I being hyper-sensitive?

Is there a good link out there that gives a rough idea of what levels of rehab I can expect at how many weeks of recovery?

thank you very much for any information you can provide.

Brian Sprayberry
San Antonio, TX.

Posted By Brian Sprayberry on April 02, 2002 at 17:47:35:

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Comments:: I am 33 years old and I had a complete rupture of my achilles tendon playing basketball. I am 5 weeks post surgery and in my third cast. Each time I get a new cast they move my foot up to stretch the tendon. I am now at a lateral state and I was told next time I will get a walking boot with a 10 degree cam. : I have several questions and I am just looking for generalized answers because I know each injury is different and my doctor will guide me, BUT... :) : once I get the walking cast should I expect any difficulty or pain walking? : will the injury ever heal completely? : what is the likelihood that I will re-injure the achilles? : I have been hopping around on one foot for about a month now. I am worried that I am going to damage the other achilles now, am I being hyper-sensitive? : Is there a good link out there that gives a rough idea of what levels of rehab I can expect at how many weeks of recovery? : thank you very much for any information you can provide. : Brian Sprayberry : San Antonio, TX.

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