How to Treat Achilles Tendon Rupture
See a doctor immediately to diagnose the injury.. Talk to your doctor about surgery as a treatment option.. Consult with an orthopedic surgeon about your options.
Steps
See a doctor immediately to diagnose the injury.
See a doctor immediately to diagnose the injury.
Talk to your doctor about surgery as a treatment option.
Talk to your doctor about surgery as a treatment option.
Consult with an orthopedic surgeon about your options.
Consult with an orthopedic surgeon about your options.
Make arrangements for transport on the day of your surgery.
Make arrangements for transport on the day of your surgery.
Follow your doctor's instructions for post-operative care.
Follow your doctor's instructions for post-operative care.
Ask your doctor about getting a walking boot or cast.
Ask your doctor about getting a walking boot or cast.
Arrange for help at home immediately after the surgery.
Arrange for help at home immediately after the surgery.
Start gentle ankle motion exercise 4 weeks after surgery.
Start gentle ankle motion exercise 4 weeks after surgery.
Talk to your doctor about rehabilitation therapy.
Talk to your doctor about rehabilitation therapy.
Rest your leg as recommended by your doctor to prevent re-injury.
Rest your leg as recommended by your doctor to prevent re-injury.
Apply cold therapy for the first 2-3 days.
Apply cold therapy for the first 2-3 days.
Use crutches to rest your Achilles tendon.
Use crutches to rest your Achilles tendon.
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary.
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary.
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