Achilles Tendon Rupture
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Home Care
Home care for an Achilles tendon rupture includes:
Apply a cold compress:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
Elevate the leg to reduce
swelling
.
Do not stand on the leg.
Use crutches
Use a cane
Achilles tendon splint
Take
acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Home Care: Pain In Adults
Related Topics:
Achilles tendinitis
Ankle pain (unilateral)
Foot pain (unilateral)
Heel pain
Leg pain (unilateral)
Tendinitis
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Ankle injury
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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Achilles Tendon Rupture References:
Kuwada GT. An update on repair of Achilles tendon rupture. Acute and delayed. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1999 Jun;89(6):302-6.
Movin T, Ryberg A, McBride DJ, Maffulli N. Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon. Foot Ankle Clin. 2005 Jun;10(2):331-56.
Vanek D, Saxena A, Boggs JM. Fluoroquinolone therapy and Achilles tendon rupture. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2003 Jul-Aug;93(4):333-5.
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