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Tendons

Achilles Rupture

A complete tear of the Achilles tendon, often felt as a sudden kick.

Symptoms

  • Sudden pop
  • Weak push-off
  • Gap in the tendon

Risk factors

  • Weekend athletes
  • Prior tendinopathy
  • Steroid exposure

What usually helps

  • Functional rehabilitation in equinus boot

When to see a podiatrist

Same day.

Warning signs

  • • Any suspected rupture needs same-day evaluation
Multicenter randomized controlled trialStrong EvidenceSurgical reconstruction

Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) · 2010

Population
Adults with acute Achilles rupture
Key result
With accelerated functional rehabilitation, re-rupture rates were similar between operative and nonoperative groups.
Clinical relevance
Nonoperative functional rehab is a reasonable option for many patients.
Limitations
Rehab protocol specific. Patient selection matters.

Podiatrify provides educational information and risk guidance and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Symptoms involving severe pain, rapidly spreading infection, black or blue tissue, major trauma, loss of circulation, or systemic illness may require urgent medical evaluation.