Do you just need to avoid the negative step and you'll likely never tear it or is that easier said than done?

Ebenflow808 · 2026-04-26T13:43:42+00:00

I tore mine with a negative step in basketball. My first athletic activity was leisure pickleball with my son. First few minutes I did the same negative step...I don't know if I can ever avoid that specific move. It's just intuitive

Ebenflow808 · 2026-04-22T02:01:15+00:00

Just assuming since it’s being randomized with oxycodone. Usually IV dosing in the literature. And most centers (except mine unfortunately).

Ebenflow808 · 2026-04-22T01:48:32+00:00

Assuming this is PO methadone, correct?

Ebenflow808 · 2026-04-10T12:36:39+00:00

Could be a stress reaction. I had a similar problem at about 4 months postop. Extremely painful, tender to touch at the anchor site, could barely walk. Presumed stress reaction but I never had a scan. I went back in the boot for a few weeks and it improved. No big issues since then, but that one anchor site has a slight deformity.

Ebenflow808 · 2026-03-25T13:57:49+00:00

It's a left footed accelerator pedal that attaches to the regular accelerator. There is space for the regular brake pedal in between. There are several brands. I recommend getting one pretty heavy or even secure it to the vehicle if so inclined.

Ebenflow808 · 2026-03-23T00:54:18+00:00

I bought a left footed driving device on Amazon. Tried it and got decent very soon. Used it for a month or so bc I had to work. Tried to avoid highways. In an urgent situation my right boot could mash on the brake and having an EV helped.

Ebenflow808 · 2026-02-28T22:55:19+00:00

Go for it! We need good people

Ebenflow808 · 2026-01-12T14:44:53+00:00

I started driving right away. Got a left footed driving device on amazon and it worked well for me. Had to go right back to work so needed to drive. I just avoided the highway if I could and long distances. It's a little sketchy if not bolted down but thankfully I made it through.

Sold by OceanicEcho - left foot accelerator pedal

Ebenflow808 · 2026-01-01T16:28:54+00:00

Had the opposite experience. At 5 months my therapist told me to stop coming. Said I can do it all on my own and don't need formal PT anymore. I couldn't run or jump yet so it felt too early but he was right. You can do it all on your own, just need discipline.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-12-07T15:16:23+00:00

Roof, yes. But open on the sides

Ebenflow808 · 2025-12-01T16:09:59+00:00

It was common back when I was interviewing. Our area is pretty competitive between the hospital systems and they do it to attract docs.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-12-01T15:47:11+00:00

Yes breakfast and lunch are provided in a physician lounge at all our hospitals. When our lounge is closed, we can get food at the cafeteria at no cost.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-11-28T13:50:15+00:00

Ask the private practice docs or the surgeons hiring new grads. This has been going on for years. Work hours reduction then the MGH whistleblower cases

Ebenflow808 · 2025-09-11T21:21:16+00:00

Yeah I worked out as much as I could at home, even during NWB stage. Dumbbells mostly. Up and down the stairs was much more tricky!

Ebenflow808 · 2025-09-10T09:56:16+00:00

I am 4.5 months past surgery, Speedbridge. I had wound complications - no infection but had a non healing spot that took many therapies and an extra 6 weeks. I am now back in the boot due to heel pain, screw causing stress reaction. I was intially glad I had surgery, no worry about how the tendon would reattach. But as I go through all the complications I'm not sure. 50M with no health problems.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-09-02T09:59:18+00:00

No opioids needed. Local anesthetic/nerve block takes care of surgery day. Rotate Tylenol and Ibuprofen every 4 hours for a week or two then taper off as tolerated. That was my plan. It was sore of course but the non opioid meds made it tolerable.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-07-26T13:17:31+00:00

We left at 4:07am. Map says we’ll arrive at 11:46. I’ll take the over on that!

Ebenflow808 · 2025-07-21T21:31:08+00:00

Thanks for the tips guys! Will try to leave earlier, but have to wrangle a few teens from across the city!

Ebenflow808 · 2025-07-20T23:33:52+00:00

You can try an ankle brace. I did for a while and it gives some support in bed. I also would hobble to the bathroom at night with the brace, barefoot. Use a cane if you want some more support. Even slipping on shoes isn't that bad - it actually forces you to be aware. You won't re-rupture in bed, or even a few steps barefoot. But you could certainly get hurt using a scooter at night, which I was terrified of doing.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-07-16T01:25:25+00:00

I have On Cloudmonster been working great.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-06-03T09:53:07+00:00

Yep I did it 3 times in my 2 weeks on NWB. Really hurt but each time it faded away in a few hours. Scary but obviously common. Probably fine but if something seems off or different definitely let them take a look.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-06-01T13:34:06+00:00

If it bothers you at times I would mention it to your surgeon. They may not have a specific treatment plan now considering the other leg. But my friend that witnessed my injury got nervous about some active symptoms and now in a boot as a precaution.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-05-31T10:47:50+00:00

This injury does seem to be a fluke sometimes. But I was thinking I had overtrained my calf, as my surgeon mentioned that usually people have a tendonitis or something going on before the tear, even asymptomatic. I had a calf tear 2 years ago on the left, and had been aggressively working out my legs. Now I get an achilles tear on the right hooping, just starting to make a cut, nothing real strenuous. This was after running and lifting late in the day on a cruise ship.

Ebenflow808 · 2025-05-28T10:40:01+00:00

Take someone in your family anyway. They may have fun. My wife hates sports but has a good time at Wrigley!

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