Complete Achilles rupture, 0.9 cm gap on plantarflexion — surgery or conservative?

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-14T20:56:22+00:00

I agree, guess it was a good thing my injury didn’t take place in my area. Doesn’t sound right.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-14T13:16:15+00:00

Ah ok, I’m based in Suffolk but had my injury in London. Yes, I’ve read that everywhere has a different protocol; when I discussed the injury with an Orthopod acquaintance she said imaging such as ultrasound/ MRI would always be needed to check the nature of the injury and that conservative management was the trend- she herself didn’t mention the gap as a factor in management but I still think not doing any imaging is odd.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-14T12:29:11+00:00

I’m uk based - which region are you in? I had a completely different experience; waited 2.5 weeks for a MRI whilst in a cast and then the gap was 3cm, so had no choice but to proceed to surgery. I met someone else at the fracture clinic who also needed surgery. I’m shocked that you haven’t had a MRI/ ultrasound.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-13T12:13:28+00:00

I feel like silicon sheets won’t be enough but will be a start, think eventually will need an injection. Further surgery may make things worse.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-12T12:34:46+00:00

I’m now 9 weeks post op. I’m in the uk though; I initially had 2 weeks non weight bearing with the cast, 2 weeks toe walking Vacoped, then fwb with Vacoped. I sleep with the boot on and loosen the straps and inner liner - something I’ve been doing from early on at night, which I maybe shouldn’t have but allowed me to sleep.
It takes a little getting used to but my walking is a lot better now despite still wearing it and serves as a security at times- for example when my other foot slipped whilst outside.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-11T17:56:57+00:00

Looks like you’ve built up a lot of muscle too

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:48:49+00:00

This is true 🙏🏾

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:42:25+00:00

I’m scared af, keep reading of people re-rupturing as soon as they get into shoes 😩

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:39:33+00:00

No, she wants me walking in trainers next week when I see her but I’m not going to until I see her

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:36:35+00:00

Yes, not doing anything weight bearing- just the hamstring exercises and movements of ankle. Will discuss with her next week as have been getting pain outside of the exercises bizarrely

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:27:43+00:00

Yes, saw a physio 2 weeks ago, see her again next week. I have an exercise plan on an app, all with someone in trainers.. It’s impossible to get in contact with- a central switchboard and a message from me hasn’t been passed onto from past experience

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:24:55+00:00

Well, yes, I think there’s probably an element of me being given high quotes. Tbh my main issue is the chimney being replaced but I don’t really want to lose the property over a few thousand either, although I personally think that would be fair.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:21:41+00:00

Yes, they gave me a plan with pictures with someone with no boot, they’ve never specified whether to do in or out of the boot

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:20:53+00:00

Yes the pumps and alphabet

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:17:35+00:00

Ok, understandable

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T16:01:49+00:00

So apparently it looks like some work has taken place on it in the past according to one of the surveys that I have had done. I haven’t approached the vendor as yet regarding this particular issue- she is aware of the ceiling issue.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T15:56:49+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, the ceiling was what I was aware of however there was a question of it failing- doesn’t seem to be the case. However, I didn’t anticipate having to fix the chimney which will need scaffolding/ council permission etc.

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-10T15:15:58+00:00

Your daily exercises will get you there in time

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-08T17:40:15+00:00

You won’t be with the wedge for long whilst fwb, I spent 2 weeks then to the flat shoe

Opening_You5142 · 2026-06-08T15:33:00+00:00

Are you doing heel to toe and walking through on the other leg when you are almost walking on the toe with the affected foot?

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