Over the last 18 months, I have increased my overall flexibility and cardio. I thought I was in pretty good shape to play racquetball (something I had not played in several years). Warmed up and stretched in the gymnasium while waiting for the court to free up. No twinges, no nothing; this was going to be fun.
Warmed up on court, not as accurate as I used to be, but was positive that accuracy and power would return after a few rallies. First point came and went, my partner smacked the ball into the floor.
Second serve came over and I started to move into position…ouch what was that? Back of my leg felt as if it had been hit by someone’s racquet and my foot felt like a sponge.
I dropped to the floor and looked at where my Achilles should have been; emphasis on the words “should have”
Hopped off the court, suprisingly I was not in too much pain.
Trip to the E.R. confirmed that the Achilles had been ruptured. X-rays were taken, obviously did not show anything abnormal, but when the doc squeezed my right calf, there was no foot movement.
I was put into a toe to thigh splint (solid at the back, formed to my leg then wrapped with elastic bandages)
Next day was spent, finding an orthopedic surgeon (was lucky enough to find one who specialises in sports medicine). He did the same test to confirm the ER’s diagnosis, drew some nice diagrams on the white board to explain the situation, set up and MRI check and told me to keep all my weight off the leg and keep it elevevated.
Spent the weekend on crutches and getting sympathy.
Went back to see the surgeon on Tuesday to review the MRI results…..there was a large dark area where there should have been tendon.
Time to go for surgery to join all the mop heads together.
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Welcome to the “club”. The days / weeks leading up to the surgery can be daunting, make sure you post if you have any questions as it’s almost guaranteed someone on here has been there / done that.
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