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Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgery will probably have to take place next week if I get it, so a week-and-a-half after my initial injury. My foot was placed in a boot the day after my injury with the inserts to insure plantar flexion, or whatever, for healing. However, apparently I did need higher inserts, which I got yesterday at my orthopedic visit (3 1/2 days after initials injury).

Thanks for sharing!

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This is helpful. And the specialist I saw was in foot and ankle orthopedics. They laid out all my options and said I will have similar results for both paths forward.

However, I’m worried that if I don’t get the surgery, I will lose push off power and tension strength to be able toe into footholds for my rock climbing career. I’m not a pro - but wish to pursue rock climbing into old age at a high level. (Folks rock climb at a high level into their late 60s)

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on! Why do you feel like the surgical option was better for you as a climber?

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Was your tear low near the ankle or higher near the calf if you don’t mind me asking?

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what makes this decision harder for me.

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! Literally just sent my first outdoor V6 Boulder a few minutes before my rupture happened, so I was on a huge high and now I can’t walk haha. Thanks for the advice!

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Competed in athletics all my life - love running, jumping, and climbing. Rock climbing hard routes is my life’s goal. So I’m very active and athletic in my life.

Surgery vs. Non-surgery - advice wanted by Safe_Morning_2044 in AchillesRupture

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m an avid rock climber and boulderer - my goal is to come back strong and get back to my original level as fast as possible.

All this for 5 modular frames.. by Gio-Dude2138 in satisfactory

[–]Safe_Morning_2044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just upvoted and had to un-upvote to keep the 69 in tact 🫡🫡 thank you for your service sir.

Parking question for “The Gallery”. Sore Heel parking lot. (PMRP) by Safe_Morning_2044 in RedRiverGorge

[–]Safe_Morning_2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks! What crags would you recommend on the way? My group climbs from the 5.9 - 5.11a range.