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Achilles Tendon Rupture (cont.)

Outlook

  • The majority of people return to normal activity levels with either surgical or nonsurgical treatment.

  • Most studies indicate a better outcome with surgery. Athletes can expect a faster return to activity with a lower incidence that the injury will happen again.

  • Typically as the rupture site heals, a small lump remains from the scarring.

  • Weight bearing commonly begins at about 6 weeks with a heel support.

  • Return to running or athletics is traditionally about 4-6 months. With motivation and rigorous physical therapy, elite athletes may return to athletics as early as 3 months after injury.



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Achilles tendon ruptures commonly occur to otherwise healthy men between the ages of 30 and 50 years who have had no previous injury or problem reported in the affected leg.

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