The Achilles Tendon Injury Recovery Blog has compiled the most information I have found regarding achilles injuries, including achilles tendinitis, achilles tendinosis, and achilles rupture on the internet. It's a great place to research therapies and surgery as well as interact with others going through similar rehabilitation experiences. Here's some examples of the knowledge and humor found on the site:
Website: Achilles Tendon Injury Recovery Blog
Just ruptured your Achilles?
- Should I go to the Emergency Room or instead go see my doctor (or orthopedic surgeon) as soon as possible? Here is a discussion regarding this topic: Emergency Room or no?
- WebMD’s nice overview on ATR surgery and whether it’s right for you.
- Revolutionhealth’s nice article on: Should I have surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon?
- How much does it cost for the entire Achilles Tendon Rupture medical care? (With or without health insurance) Cost of Health Care
- PreOp Patient Education: Achilles Tendon Repair.
- Interesting article about new advances in Achilles Tendon surgery (Thanks Doc Ross!)
What do these acronyms mean?
- ATR - Achilles Tendon Rupture
- NWB - Non Weight Bearing
- PWB - Partial Weight Bearing
- FWB - Full Weight Bearing
- ROM - Range of Motion
- WTF - It’s what I screamed when I ruptured my Achilles..