The Achilles is the strongest tendon in your body - connecting your calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. When the #Achillestendon ruptures or tears, it can cause sudden, severe pain and make it difficult to even put weight on the injured foot. #AchillesTendonRupture often requires surgical repair and weeks of #physicaltherapy. Full recovery from #achillesinjury can require several months. #Achilles #TendonSurgery #Recovery #Injury #Pain #Athletics #Fitness | Cory Calendine, M.D.

The classic sign of a ruptured Achilles tendon is feeling (and sometimes hearing) a pop or snap at the back of your ankle. People often mistakenly think something has hit them, but they’re actually feeling the tendon snap. Other common symptoms include: - Sharp, sudden pain in the back of the ankle near the heel. - Swelling and bruising in the back of the ankle. - Pain when walking, especially upstairs or uphill. - Tenderness in the spot where the tendon is torn. Having surgery to repair a torn

🦶 Achilles Tendon Surgery: What You Need to Know 🦶 The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body, but when it tears, it can cause severe pain and loss of mobility. Surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon helps restore strength, flexibility, and function. 💥 Who Needs Surgery? Patients with complete ruptures or active individuals looking for a faster recovery may require surgery to reconnect the tendon. 🩺 What to Expect: • The torn tendon is stitched back together. • Recovery i