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Does A Torn Achilles Tendon Heal On Its Own?

I ve had achilles tendon pain for 2 years and was diagnosed with a partially torn AT. can it mend on it s own? Dr. Positano said it can with a brace and icing. I ve had open heart surgery recently and haven t been able to take care of it. I also have lower back pain. Can these two problems be related?

posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2018

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Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Answered on

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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Dr. Gopal's Response

Hi,

In my opinion, both these problems can be related in the form of a slipped disc with sciatica pain.

Partially torn tendon achilles can heal with fibrous tissue and may function normally also.

Please get your check up done by Orthopedic Surgeon for correlation of back and ankle pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopedic Surgeon

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Does A Torn Achilles Tendon Heal On Its Own?

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