Plays a very important part in rolling over the foot While running a force equal to eight times your body weight acts on the tendon Achilles tendon rupture The Achilles tendon Achilles tendon rupture ID: 907981
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Transmits the power of the calf muscles to the foot
Plays a very important part in rolling over the foot
While running a force equal to eight times your body weight acts on the tendon
Achilles tendon rupture
The Achilles tendon
Slide2Achilles tendon rupture
Causes and symptoms of rupture
A ruptured tendon is mostly caused by sports-related injuries
For the patient, it feels like something has “snapped” or like a “sharp kick or blow” to the leg
Loss of strength and the inability to actively extend the foot
Walking on tiptoe is no longer possible
Slide3If the tendon shows severe pre-damage due to wear-and-tear a
tendoplasty
is performedThis is followed by a six-week immobilization phase A torn tendon grows back together on its own
Achilles tendon rupture
Treatment
Slide4Achilles tendon rupture
Long-term treatment
Medical support reduces post-operative & post-traumatic swelling and inflammation
Aids recovery
Slightly stabilizes the joint
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