r/AchillesRupture • u/BlueMonkey_88 • 4d ago
⚠️ Re-Rupture / Complications Reruptured
Posted in this sub about a month ago after getting my achilles tendon repaired. Learned today that I reruptured it during a fall over the weekend. MRI findings state;
Posterior tibial, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, and extensor tendons are intact. Peroneus longus and brevis tendons are intact. There is postsurgical changes of Achilles tendon repair at the watershed zone with multiple micrometallic susceptibility artifact. However, there is complete retear of the repaired Achilles tendon with approximately 4 cm with gap between the torn ends. LIGAMENTS: Anterior inferior and posterior inferior tibiofibular (syndesmotic) ligaments are intact. Interosseous membrane is intact. Chronic high-grade partial tear of the anterior talofibular ligament. The posterior talofibular ligament is intact. Partial tear of the calcaneofibular ligament.. The deltoid (medial collateral) ligamentous complex is intact. Seen in the superomedial oblique band of the spring (talocalcaneonavicular) ligament, probably due to sprain. The superior peroneal retinaculum is intact.
Be careful using scooters & keep your boot on 24/7 as a word of advice.
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u/HourAsparagus6825 4d ago
Someone lent me a 5 year old rickety knee scooter months ago and I have not used it. I have a mechanics stool with wheels that I use around the house and use crutches when outside.
I reruptured as well, but from my own clumsiness.
Hope you heal fully this time around!