Achilles Tendon Rupture Recovery Time Without Surgery. The achilles tendon is at the back of the heel and a rupture can affect about 1 in 15 000 people. Achilles surgery takes only about 30 minutes to an hour and you ll go home the same day.
It serves as my own reminder of the physical recovery and an aid in my emotional ups and downs from this devastating injury. The orthotic treatment in this study worked well in place of surgery. As the number of cases of ruptured achilles tendon rises so has the use of surgery to treat it.
In most cases you will be seen in the office for a couple of weeks after surgery.
The achilles tendon is at the back of the heel and a rupture can affect about 1 in 15 000 people. This treatment is great news for a lot of people. I also hope all of my first hand experiences can help others who are going through the same injury. It serves as my own reminder of the physical recovery and an aid in my emotional ups and downs from this devastating injury.