My FHL Operation Story

Posted on December 14th, 2015 by sircornwall

I’m after advice from anyone who has been through an FHL transfer and the expected recovery.

Back in Nov 2012 I had a Coblation operation on my left Achilles tendon to rectify acute tendonitis after about 40 years of playing tennis and badminton, at club level standard. This operation was [...]

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  • sircornwall | December 19th, 2015 | 6:51 am

    Update - I have been using the stridder for 5 to 10 mins first thing in the morning and that seems to loosen up my ankle enough to remove most of the pain. It does tighten up as the day goes on but at least it is a positive improvement.

  • Stuart | December 14th, 2015 | 3:07 pm

    FHL transfer should not take any longer than other rupture repairs but you have had a fair amount of tendon replaced. It may be your repair has left your tendon a bit longer and thereby you will have less push off strength and may limp. I am not sure why your ankle is stiff. If you are not getting the answers from your doc or your doc does not want to investigate further then it could be time for a second opinion. There are simple tests to determine whether your tendon is long. Ultrasound can measure it but you can get an idea from a physio or doc by comparison and measuring the resting angle of each foot with you laying on your stomach and legs bent up.

  • oldduck | December 14th, 2015 | 2:46 pm

    Thanks…for the optimistic note. I just order a set of those “Even Up” gadgets that are supposed to make boot walking less onerous. Here’s hoping.

    And I used to love badminton, too. You have to be SO quick…and crafty.

  • sircornwall | December 14th, 2015 | 1:34 pm

    Hi oldduck

    I have found some other FHL bloggers on this site, and maybe I was just expecting too much too soon. I suppose at the end of the day having your Achilles replace is a major bit of surgery.

    Please keep in touch regarding your progress and what works for you. All I can say at the current time is that it gets better once you get rid of the crutches.

  • oldduck | December 14th, 2015 | 1:26 pm

    HI,
    I’m sorry that you haven’t received any responses to your query. I understand…better to find a problem and establish a course of action… than to be in limbo, and in pain.

    As someone who has also undergone FHL transfer — though only three weeks ago —- I have looked for research documenting differences that we may expect in the recuperation process …Haven’t found much.

    In your case… and potentially in mine… maybe it’s just a matter of time…

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