I have a 31 year old friend who over the weekend ruptured his Achilles
tendon whilst playing rugby.
He has been told that there are two possible routes of treatment. The first
is to cast the foot in a plantarflexed position and hope that the tendon
reattaches, then to have serial casts every two weeks to bring the foot up
from the plantarflexed position.
The second is surgical repair but he is told the risks of complications of
this sort of surgery are very high and therefore it would be better to try
the casting method and see how it goes.
He asked for my advice on what he should do and I was unable to help. He is
also concerned because he runs is own business and time off his feet is
costing him money, he has been advised that he will be unable to work for at
least 6 months.
I would be very grateful if any one out there who has experience of this
type of injury management could let me know there views and experiences.
Joanne
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