Pain after an Achilles tendon rupture is mostly not an issue but the dosage of activities has to be controlled in order to avoid over-use injuries. Swelling and ...

Prop up the sore leg on a pillow when you ice it or anytime you sit or lie down for 3 days after surgery. Try to keep it above the level of your heart. This ...

A comprehensive guide on if you have ruptured your Achilles tendon including whether to operate, pain after surgery and recovery.

Expect to have some notable pain in the first few days after surgery. It's important to elevate the affected leg as much as possible and apply ice behind your ...

Achilles tendon elongation may be the principal structural explanation of calf muscle atrophy and muscle strength deficit at short and long term follow-up after ...

Please contact the office should severe calf pain occur or significant swelling of the calf or ankle occur. You are non-weight bearing in your splint ...

We used a rat model to study the effects of immobilization of the calf muscle-tendon complex after an experimental Achilles tendon repair.

You will have some pain after your surgery, especially in the first few days. Pain medicines will help relieve your pain. Keep your leg elevated as often as ...

The presence of resting pain in the Achilles tendon area at 3 months may be an early indicator of delayed recovery of calf endurance 1 year after surgery.

After rupture of your Achilles tendon, there may be some swelling and bruising in your calf and ankle. It is usually difficult to walk, with only a flat footed ...