Recovery time after Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles tendon rupture recovery is a long process, because Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body. Generally Achilles tendon fracture to repair about 3 months, can walk with crutches, generally about half a year can walk normally, without crutches. Do not advocate strenuous exercise, such as running. To achieve normal living conditions take a year, so that it is not easy to occur Achilles tendon rupture again. The recovery time of Achilles tendon is related to the severity of injury. Achilles tendon rupture caused by different reasons varies slightly. For example, if you accidentally step on the toilet basin, it will cause Achilles tendon rupture. This kind of incision is relatively neat. If it is not infected, it will generally recover in 8 weeks. If it is caused by strenuous exercise, the broken end will be in the shape of a horse tail. The degree of injury is more serious and the recovery time is longer. Patients need slow exercise after surgery. Ankle joint function exercise can be carried out after removing plaster support. It is generally recommended to carry out planned muscle function exercise under the guidance of rehabilitation doctors.