Category Archives: Intro to Achilles Rupture

May 1st: In the moon boot until surgery

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

They put me in a boot to stabilize the affected area and take all weight off the foot.  This state of having no weight on the foot is called “non weight bearing” by the pros, or NWB.  Also part of … Continue reading →

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April 30th: Diagnosis at the Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

I met with Dr. (name left out for now) at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, NY.  Read more about HSS at http://www.hss.edu/.  HSS is considered by many to be the world’s best specialty hospital for orthopedics … Continue reading →

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April 29th: My first splint, home from the ER at 4am

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

I was in no pain by the time I got home from the ER.  There was minor swelling, but really I was just feeling the awkwardness of having a foot that was disconnected from my leg.

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April 28th, 2010: The moment my achilles tendon ruptured

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

Leading up to the accident In the week leading up to the accident I had just started to get back into “basketball” shape, playing in my first “open run” since college (2005) at the local JCC.  Running on a treadmill … Continue reading →

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The Achilles Tendon Rupture Blog – introduction

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

About me and the injury My name is Andrew Tucker.  I’m 25 years old and I tore my achilles tendon (full rupture) April 28th, 2010 playing basketball in your typical pick-up league.  I have always been active – I played … Continue reading →

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