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2. Achilles Tendon Rupture (Tear) - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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   Complete tears. The Achilles tendon can be completely torn when exposed to high enough stress. It will either tear from its insertion (attachment site) on the heel bone, or tear at some point in the middle of the tendon. Without this tendon in one piece, you may not be able to lift your body up onto your toes on the injured leg.

3. Achilles tendon rupture - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture) completely or just partially. If your Achilles tendon ruptures, you might hear a pop, followed by an immediate sharp pain in the back of your ankle and lower leg that is likely to affect your ability to walk properly.

4. Achilles Tendon Rupture: What Is It, Symptoms & Treatment

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   An Achilles tendon rupture is a full or partial tear of the Achilles tendon. This acute (sudden) injury occurs when the tendon stretches to its breaking point. It happens most frequently while playing sports.

5. Achilles tendon rupture - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   The procedure generally involves making an incision in the back of your lower leg and stitching the torn tendon together. Depending on the condition of the torn tissue, the repair might be reinforced with other tendons. Complications can include infection and nerve damage.

6. Achilles Tendon Rupture - Foot & Ankle - Orthobullets

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   Achilles Tendon Ruptures are common tendon injuries that occur due to sudden dorsiflexion of a plantarflexed foot, most commonly associated with sporting events. Diagnosis can be made clinically with weakness of plantarflexion with a positive Thompson's test.

7. Achilles Tendon Rupture: Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery - HSS

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   An Achilles tendon rupture is a tear in the tendon at the back of the ankle that spans from the calf muscles to the heel. A rupture occurs when the Achilles is completely torn after a sudden step, jump or movement.

8. Achilles Tendon Rupture: Symptoms & Causes - Mass General Brigham

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   Achilles tendon tears vary in severity from a partial tear to a complete rupture and are classified into three grades. The severity or grade of the tear determines your symptoms, treatment options, and recovery time.

9. Achilles Tendon Tear - Symptoms and Treatment - OrthoInfo

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   A rupture of the tendon is a tearing and separation of the tendon fibers so that the tendon can no longer perform its normal function. This video animation provides information about the Achilles tendon, how it can be injured, and how injuries are treated — both nonsurgically and surgically.

10. Achilles Tendon Tears - Achilles Tendon Tears - The Merck Manuals

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    The Achilles tendon tears when a movement pushes the toes upward (toward the shin) too forcefully or when a person is running or jumping forcefully. The calf is very painful and walking is difficult, particularly when the tear is complete.

11. Achilles Tear – Symptoms, Treatments, Recovery and more…

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    An Achilles tear can occur suddenly due to a high-impact activity or gradually as a result of chronic overuse. This condition can vary in severity, from partial tears, where only a portion of the tendon is damaged, to complete ruptures, where the tendon is entirely torn causing constant Achilles tear pain.