I tore my achilles tendon about a month and a half ago. It really hurts. I've been going to a podiatrist and he said that I didn't need surgical treatment. I've been in a walking boot since then and the pain hasn't eased a bit! The Dr. did a MRI of it and said it was just a little tear and the "fibers" around the tendon were completely torn. Could I have torn my achilles tendon further? What should I do? All the treatments aren't helping and I'm tired of taking pain medication.....Thank you!
2006-11-07 23:40:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If on MRI, it was just a little tear as you say, it should have healed in 6 weeks. However, you should not have walked on it with that boot cast. Conservative treatment of torn TA's will consist of putting you in a long leg cast with your ankle in a tiptoe position to allow the fibers to heal. You need to stay in the cast for at least 6 weeks followed by supervised physiotherapy until your TA is fully healed and functional. You should have seen an orthopedic surgeon who is in a better position to treat you rather than a foot "expert".
2006-11-08 23:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor what do you think this is a free medical service
2006-11-08 14:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by aussie06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋