Achilles tear in ski crash?

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Originally Posted by TBS

Good luck Fugi - BTW you may want to trade your knee scooter for an all-terrain model with bigger wheels.

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Much easier to get over curb cuts, road imperfections, etc although easier to get a wheel off the ground in corners.

Got my stitches out Tuesday. Dr tells me I can bear 100% weight on that leg - easy in the boot, notsomuch without. Stiff as fuck, Can barely see my ankle for the swelling.

Stepped out of first shower in 3+ weeks onto repaired leg, and spent the next five minutes in agony. Ms TBS said everybody on our block learned new phrases.

2x/week PT starts 5/7

(Not) Sleeping in this boot fucking sucks

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Those are sweet! This one was handmedown from a coach my wife works with. Im straight hauling ass on mine everywhere I go. Steering is fucking twitchy at topend. It could use a slacker head tube angle. He has had 3 achilles surgeries [emoji15] Haglund corrections on each foot then a reado for getting after it too soon and slipping his repair on the heelbone [emoji33] [emoji33] [emoji33]


Im 2 weeks at 50% weight bearing with 3 heel lifts then remove a lift per week (and start pt) then go 100% wb when the lifts are gone.

My bad foot still points down a little, but nothing like right after the injury. Kinda weird, especially with all the stifness

My scoote,r, like above in gold is on loan from Gepmeow. But yeah, real twitchy at speed, esp cornering. Ms TBS sez I should wear at least a helmet if not body armor when using it. Agreed it needs more slack HTA, and a taller head tube.

First day of PT today
Good news - range of motion is excellent - pretty much the same as the good side in all directions. The benefits of splinting at 90 degrees rather than starting with toes pointing down I guess.

Bad news - somebody stole my calf muscles on that side

Working on heel raises - sitting for my repaired side, standing on my good side. PT tells me working the good side trains the bad side. Not sure how that works but there's not much else for me to do right now

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Originally Posted by TBS

First day of PT today
Good news - range of motion is excellent - pretty much the same as the good side in all directions. The benefits of splinting at 90 degrees rather than starting with toes pointing down I guess.

Bad news - somebody stole my calf muscles on that side

Working on heel raises - sitting for my repaired side, standing on my good side. PT tells me working the good side trains the bad side. Not sure how that works but there's not much else for me to do right now

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Oh man I cant wait for pt. Sitting around is making me nuts. Glad you got good ROM my dr says that will take the longest w mine. Are u able yo move through that rom on your own or with PT pushing and pulling.

I hear you on dissappearing calf muscle. Gone! I wear a sock under my boot and they are legit loose around the calf

I can move thru ROM on my own, no need for outside effort. I was pleasantly surprised.

I hear you on the agony of sitting on my ass doing nothing. Got out for a bit on the knee scooter this PM, riding around in front of the house with the neighbor kids on their razor scooters. “Watch out for the big kid!!!” My LBS is helping me track down a bike training stand so I start pedaling without being a danger to myself or others

I’m using a lightweight Darn Tuff ski sock inside my boot. Provides some compression around what is currently my cankle as well as a barrier for the ice packs.

I heard you got hurt TBS, I had no idea on you issue.
That looks nasty, heal up well

Looking for a pic of a carbon fiber ski brace that someone posted

Went to doc today. Im down to one heel lift and 100 % weight bearing. The biggest thing I can sleep without the brace. Holy shit!

^^^ Very Cool Fugi. When do you start PT?

Had my 6 week post-op visit today. Like you, was told I don’t have to wear the boot at night any more - which is good because I stopped that five days ago.

Plan now is “aggressive” PT. Est return to bike = four weeks for road, six weeks for MTB. Driving is still 3-4 weeks away, when I’m out of the boot full time.

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Originally Posted by TBS

^^^ Very Cool Fugi. When do you start PT?

Had my 6 week post-op visit today. Like you, was told I don’t have to wear the boot at night any more - which is good because I stopped that five days ago.

Plan now is “aggressive” PT. Est return to bike = four weeks for road, six weeks for MTB. Driving is still 3-4 weeks away, when I’m out of the boot full time.

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I was cleared to start immediately but the first opening at pt the surgeon recommened is next week. Sleeping witout the boot I sleep much better and have been allowed back in the marital bed lol. My whole heel is still numb but doc sez itll come back with pt massaging

Glad u are moving along quickly TBS! I just reupped my short term disability for another 5 weeks! Wooohoo Getten paid for nothing. I could get used to this

Oh and no driving? My right foot is in a boot but Ive been driving w my left for a couple weeks. All my wips are automatic so thats in my favor.

I drive an outback. There’s not enough room between throttle and brake pedals to get that boot in there. Or use left foot on throttle and brake. And right foot not strong enough yet for a hard stop - like when avoiding deer.

With the fugitive on this one.

Need to advise doctor that you will not drive as I believe they are required to report if you say you will.

Assumption of a risk I deemed acceptable.

Oh man I get it. Ive mostly been driving my Tundra seat back wheel up and rfoot against seat w my butt turned like 10 deg r . It has lots of footroom in the drivers seat so yay! I wouldnt want to go too far but for
around town Im good. Rock the handicap dangler with no shame

Oh and have not properly notified authorities about switchfoot driving they didnt ask i didnt tell

Two month update. Today’s highlights
- rode my town bike for 20 min on the stand without the @#$&* boot - only minor pain at top of stroke
- climbed a flight of stairs without the boot - foot over foot no less
- descended a flight of stairs without boot and survived. Had to step down with repaired foot and follow with good one, and hold the rail, but I’ll take it.
- drove myself to LBS for a beer

Next step is riding bike on street without the stand. And sleeping in my own bed.

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Two month update. Today’s highlights
- rode my town bike for 20 min on the stand without the @#$&* boot - only minor pain at top of stroke
- climbed a flight of stairs without the boot - foot over foot no less
- descended a flight of stairs without boot and survived. Had to step down with repaired foot and follow with good one, and hold the rail, but I’ll take it.
- drove myself to LBS for a beer

Next step is riding bike on street without the stand. And sleeping in my own bed.

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Fk yeh TBS! Keep it up

12 weeks post op. Pt in shoes with 2 heel lifts for a couple weeks now. Up n down steps no problem. No pain everything bueno. Went to doc today shit looks good OUT OF THE BOOT! !! FKNA! Still have 2 months till I can run and jump and cut and get crazy but hoooooboy am I stoked. Released to pedal my MTB up n down the street with flats. NO DIRT MR FUGI! Released to fish from a boat if wading rocky rvrs gotta wear the boot.

Good to hear Fugi, esp getting back on the bike. I was also told “no dirt” but my PT & I negotiated a low-consequence singletrack route he’s OK with. That and some gravel roads.

Do take it slow and steady on the rehab. First week out of the boot I was charging hard. Then my foot swole up like a balloon, the surgical scar started weeping, I couldn’t turn the peddles without agony, and pain in heel was intense. Had to dial it way back for 10 days. Just now getting back at it. Figure I will be in decent bike shape by ski season.

I gotta see pics of you wading in a boot over waders. Maybe glue some carpet to the sole?

Hahaha... first day after boot off got the grapefruit ankle. Riced it and next day more of a lime. Fucking sucks. Definately taking it easy. I wanted to fish this weekend but probably not gonna happen. Figure I will just drive some screws into the sole call them studs a wade all day

My PT started taping me like so to keep me from stretching the tendon too much and lighting up the bursa sacs where tendon connects to heel. Seems to make a big difference
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Happy to see you progressing...

Heh thanks. I can now go down stairs, foot over foot, no hands, and survive!

I still go downstairs at an angle. Rode mtb. Jumped some curbs. Couldn't help its. Felt great. Cant wait to do it again.

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My PT started taping me like so to keep me from stretching the tendon too much and lighting up the bursa sacs where tendon connects to heel. Seems to make a big difference
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When I tore mine I a few yrs ago had a hell of a time with the inflammation at the base of the incision, and they were taping my arch like that, and I was leaving it on and showering in between as I was in like 2-3 x/week. Got taped up Friday, and I put shoes on and played in the river all day Saturday. Monday back at PT when I pulled the tape off I tore a 1/4" deep chunk of skin off the bottom of my heel. I then proceded to sit in the sun with flip-flops on and only get burned the top of the foot on on the recovering leg. I could barely do anything until almost 4mos and then it came back pretty quick after that, was able to ski just after 6 mos.

^^^ PT gave me some extra tape so Ms TBS can retape between sessions. He told me to be careful removing the tape - “it’s a great exfoliator” he said. Now I see why :eek:

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Originally Posted by TheFugitive

Rode mtb. Jumped some curbs. Couldn't help its. Felt great. Cant wait to do it again.

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That’s the spirit!

Hahaha... first day after boot off got the grapefruit ankle. Riced it and next day more of a lime. Fucking sucks. Definately taking it easy. I wanted to fish this weekend but probably not gonna happen. Figure I will just drive some screws into the sole call them studs a wade all day

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Originally Posted by md81fe

Hahaha... first day after boot off got the grapefruit ankle. Riced it and next day more of a lime. Fucking sucks. Definately taking it easy. I wanted to fish this weekend but probably not gonna happen. Figure I will just drive some screws into the sole call them studs a wade all day

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M Series Jong you add nothing just suck at life with your black font of shame....

5 months update.
I had developed tendinitis in the tendons going to my toes that stabilize the foot.
And had to back off PT for a couple weeks as everything had become too painful.
That has subsided and I am strengthening hard now
Single leg calf raises with toe in and out hitting the different heads of the gastrops.
Picking shit off the floor in different locations while standing on that foot.
Sidesteps on my toes with a band around my feet.
Calf is coming back to life and mass is returning very fucking slowly.
Rolled up on my toes of that foot for about 20 seconds with other foot off ground before the calf gives out.
Dr sez I am released for durt pedaling as long as I take it easy for next month until I hit the 6 months mark.
He named some trails not to ride (ones with sweet jumps-Bobsled, Rush, Levitate) until October lol.
Once at the 6 month mark I am released for all activities with implorement to take it easy and work up to previous levels

STOKED!!!!!

Think I'll go shuttle Levitate after work today and hit some sweet jumps! :fmicon::fmicon::fmicon:

Yup I’m on the strength training program too. Semi-one-legged (can’t yet do just one foot) heel raises, two legged heel raises with 60lb kettle ball, homie-pokies (push a small weight forward, back and to side with good foot while standing on repaired side), and tippy-birds. Also doing squats for winter.

Had to back off PT for two weeks when I pinched a nerve in my neck

Still not doing anything with consequences on the bike. See the surgeon on Tuesday.

In a show of optimism I bought my pass in June (without insurance) and bought a new pair of bibs. Will be interesting when the foot goes into the boot again...

It sucks but like you say it’s slowly getting better. Keep it up!

Hello. My name is 2FUNKY. I too tore my Achilles just this Thursday. Surgery is set for next Thursday.
Reading this thread has me nervous. The down time is going to be my biggest issue.
The results of some of you is inspirational.
Definitely doing everything I can to recover quickly and fully before next ski season.

I partially ruptured mine last week. MRI Monday first thing, then discussions with surgeon.


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Damn dude, bummer.
We droppin like flies.

Gotta keep them rubber bands attached to your heel bones or else! The recovery time is a mofo. I went insane, found sanity again, lost it then found some semblance of it when I got into the walking boot. 10 months out skiing hard fast and taking chances. Good luck team heal well!

I’m almost back after nine months. Can’t yet do one legged heel raises on repaired leg but that’s about it - and I’m almost there. Skiing 3-4 days per week and 2x at home doing specific exercises. Had to get new liners to accommodate the scar tissue. Quads on repaired side is stronger than the other one.

FWIW I started rehab with a lot of mtb riding - later found that hiking in rough terrain was better for building Achilles strength

Good luck to you initiates.

ETA - HTFB I don’t believe you ever posted a photo of your boot outfitted for wading...

That was an mseries jong. I waited a long time till I could get my foot in waders and boots but used standard hardware to do it.

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Hello. My name is 2FUNKY. I too tore my Achilles just this Thursday. Surgery is set for next Thursday.
Reading this thread has me nervous. The down time is going to be my biggest issue.
The results of some of you is inspirational.
Definitely doing everything I can to recover quickly and fully before next ski season.

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Sorry man, god speed.

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Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Hello. My name is 2FUNKY. I too tore my Achilles just this Thursday. Surgery is set for next Thursday.
Reading this thread has me nervous. The down time is going to be my biggest issue.
The results of some of you is inspirational.
Definitely doing everything I can to recover quickly and fully before next ski season.

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Damn, vibes, heal fast and strong, d00d.

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Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

Damn, vibes, heal fast and strong, d00d.

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Thanks brother.

I’m gonna ask doc if sit-ski or ski bike are options during boot-time, otherwise I’m going to go nuts.


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Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Hello. My name is 2FUNKY. I too tore my Achilles just this Thursday. Surgery is set for next Thursday.
Reading this thread has me nervous. The down time is going to be my biggest issue.
The results of some of you is inspirational.
Definitely doing everything I can to recover quickly and fully before next ski season.

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Dude, completely tore my left one in 14. Pain prior to surgery was horrible, my calf was curling up my leg. After surgery minimal pain. No avoiding down time. Is what it is. A ton of pushups, pullups, airdyne time, range time, and maybe consider taking up crochet or macrame. Get the best PT possible, someone that has one of the zero gravity treadmills. I went with the scooter rather than the peg leg before weight bearing. If they put you in a boot put some superfeet or running shoe insoles in the fucker. I ran mine over with a back hoe after I finally got out of it. I tore mine in May and was back in the treestand by November. I maintained some leg strength and cardio by riding an airdyne with my boot on. If you want it, it's yours.

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Dude, completely tore my left one in 14. Pain prior to surgery was horrible, my calf was curling up my leg. After surgery minimal pain. No avoiding down time. Is what it is. A ton of pushups, pullups, airdyne time, range time, and maybe consider taking up crochet or macrame. Get the best PT possible, someone that has one of the zero gravity treadmills. I went with the scooter rather than the peg leg before weight bearing. If they put you in a boot put some superfeet or running shoe insoles in the fucker. I ran mine over with a back hoe after I finally got out of it. I tore mine in May and was back in the treestand by November. I maintained some leg strength and cardio by riding an airdyne with my boot on. If you want it, it's yours.

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Thanks man, i have an AirCast now. My normal PT is one if the best around. Solid dude. Requesting a scooter during pre op consultation. Good idea on the insoles.

Damn 2FUNKY, sorry to see this. Hope the surgery goes well tomorrow.