Sending you hugs.
Vicki, somehow I have an impression of you that you have a lot of inner strength...and that will help you get through this.
That's a shame. I would think that the torn Achilles tendon was something that you were always destined to get, TKR or no. What happens is that the tendon may either be partially torn or completely. Either way, the surgeon may simply be able to stitch the two ends together. Depending upon how easy or difficult this is to do, the leg can either be put in a cast with the toe pointing down - as per image - or, if the repair is more secure, an immobiliser might be used instead. However, if a cast is used, it will likely be exchanged for an immobiliser after a few weeks.
![[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12](https://data.bonesmart.org/attachments/1/1933-921afd2c6a36d69cf4082deac58f3507.jpg?hash=khr9LGo21p "[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12")
![[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12](https://data.bonesmart.org/attachments/1/1934-d2c65cd78d5d45d8989a3614d8cf7625.jpg?hash=0sZc141dRd "[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12")
It should be remembered that Achilles tendons usually tear because the condition of ligament tissue has become impaired in some way, weakened in other words, and a series of otherwise quite normal activities or one or two more impacting ones, might cause the tissue to give way. Because of this and the fact that the blood supply to such major ligaments is not abundant, healing can take some time. It's not uncommon for the ligament to give way again in the first few months after repair. Hence you will find your surgeon very cautious about removing the cast and/or immobiliser.
That's a shame. I would think that the torn Achilles tendon was something that you were always destined to get, TKR or no. What happens is that the tendon may either be partially torn or completely. Either way, the surgeon may simply be able to stitch the two ends together. Depending upon how easy or difficult this is to do, the leg can either be put in a cast with the toe pointing down - as per image - or, if the repair is more secure, an immobiliser might be used instead. However, if a cast is used, it will likely be exchanged for an immobiliser after a few weeks.
It should be remembered that Achilles tendons usually tear because the condition of ligament tissue has become impaired in some way, weakened in other words, and a series of otherwise quite normal activities or one or two more impacting ones, might cause the tissue to give way. Because of this and the fact that the blood supply to such major ligaments is not abundant, healing can take some time. It's not uncommon for the ligament to give way again in the first few months after repair. Hence you will find your surgeon very cautious about removing the cast and/or immobiliser.
If I injured it when I fell it will be six weeks day of surgery. Thank you so much for your support and help. Means alot to me.
![[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12](https://data.bonesmart.org/attachments/2/2118-cab0edb39622f34577ae49f813568aa3.jpg?hash=yrDts5Yi80 "[Bonesmart.org] Vicki's Venture - a new knee 7/30/12")
Thank goodness I have lost more weight. My shirt was stretched to the max!
Vicki here is a picture of when I was wearing the immobilizer. Hope this gives you some idea as to what you will be facing!
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