Completely Ruptured Achilles Tendon while Playing Basketball at the YMCA

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Uploaded by on Jun 11, 2010

I completely ruptured (severed) my achilles tendon at the YMCA. This was my second one. I ruptured my other (left) achilles about 10 years prior to this one and had to have it surgically repaired.

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  • Well, I know I didn't give any updates throughout the process. I got too busy (even though I was on my back for months). Anyway, I have healed really nicely and I am back to normal activities. The only thing I can't do is run fast or ump for another 6 months.

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  • I am in the same situation now being 9wks post rupture and 7wks post surgery in my right leg. Tore my left AT over 20 yrs ago playing basketball in college.

    This time I was playing basketball with my nephew. Been in cast; now in boot. Trying out shoes even though official doctor approval not until next week.

  • yea im four months healed smh i cnt wait to get thee green light to play sports or atleast train

  • i popped mine the same way! HIGH FIVE!

  • I completly ruptured my achilles tendon april of this year but I dont have insurance what help can I get with gettin the surgery done

  • Ruptured my left 12 years ago...3 days before I got married. Now 12 years later, ruptured my right. A lot different with the right...can't drive. Hope all is going well. I'm 41/2 weeks into it right now. Starting rehab next week. Good Luck. Need to get back to basketball!!!

  • Ruptured my left 12 years ago...3 days before I got married. Now 12 years later, ruptured my right. A lot different with the right...can't drive. Hope all is going well. I'm 41/2 weeks into it right now. Starting ehab next week. Good Luck. Need to get back to basketball!!!

  • Good luck with the recovery mate, I know all about it because I ruptured my left 2 years ago. Check out my blog called Message to David Beckham Achilles Tendon.

  • I feel your pain...I'm a couple weeks ahead of you with my "matching pair" of achilles ruptures (basketball in '97 & soccer on 6/1/10). Best of luck with your rehab. I'm going with the non-operative route this time, several new studies show sugery and non-surery have the same results.

    I'm up and walking 4 weeks out with a "VacoPed" boot (highly recommended)

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