How I ruptured the tendon
Posted by airzoomy on February 1, 2009
On Saturday, 1/30/09, around 10am, I was playing a pickup game of basketball. As I pushed off my left leg to drive, I felt a big “kick” on my left foot and also heard a loup pop. I thought someone kicked my foot and my shoe poppled. However, I dropped to the ground and wanted to get back up thinking it was just my ankle. As pain started to shoot down to my foot, I knew it was much worse and I stayed down to the ground for a couple minutes.
As I limped off, I knew it was bad. I knew it was my tendon, but was hoping it was not as bad. As I drove home and had ice put on, the throbbing got worse and I had to look online to see how bad it could be. After reading the symptoms, I decided to head to the ER to get it worked on 8 hours later.
After waiting awhile in the ER, a doctor took a look and knew it was bad. Good thing the Orthopedic doctor was nearby and took a quick look and told me it was a full rupture after a test. So then the cast went on and off to home I go. Monday will determine when my surgery will be.
A quick “thank you” to my lovely girlfriend Amy who made the first day experience not depressing and keeping me happy.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
sounds all to familiar bro.
Good luck with surgery. I had mine yesterday and am doing fairly well. I too benefet fomr some good support my wife is good and my mom is staying with us for a few days.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
i had my surgery a few days before you. How are things going?