Torn Achilles...

[PassTheDutchie]

Just a friendly game of tennis on a sunny afternoon--"POP"... After realizing that I hadn't been hit by a stray bullet, I self-diagnosed and hobbled on to the emergency room. The doc seemed relatively certain that it was a complete tear, though I haven't seen the surgeon or had an MRI yet. I've done a little web research and have done some searching here--anyone want to let me know what to expect insofar as how long I'll be off my feet, your experiences, etc.?

[Vinman]

most peeps with an achillies repair will be back to activity between 4-6 months. The first 3 of that will prolly be in a boot to protect the repair then after that a gradual return to activity.

[airborn]

Just walk it off, just kidding. Talk to your ER you saw and ask for a good foot doctor. I say that because I know people who have had there's repaired several times. This girl was a PT too.

[Buzzworthy]

Paging Truth.

[peterslovo]

I had a Grade II tear (about 42% based on MRI) of the right achilles back in 1997. 10 weeks in a hard cast, 2 weeks in a walking cast, and a bunch of rehab (once the hard cast came off) and I was good to go. I still get twinges occasionally and have issues kicking if I scuba dive with fins, but all in all, it came back very well.

[PassTheDutchie]

Full tear; had surgery on tuesday; first post-op inspection coming monday-->praying for no infection. Ankle heavily wrapped with an uber-ace, with a boot to top it off. I've more or less abandoned the boot at this point--more cumbersome than helpful.