Rupture of the Achilles tendon at the back of the foot usually has no sequelae after receiving regular treatment, but if the treatment is not timely or the rehabilitation training is not proper, it may leave sequelae, such as: nerve damage, ankle stiffness, and secondary rupture.
For partial rupture of Achilles tendon, plaster can be used to immobilize the ankle joint. During the period of plaster immobilization, move the toes, elevate the affected limb to promote blood circulation and prevent swelling of the foot, and lift the leg as much as possible every day to carry out strength exercise, which generally does not leave after-effects in this case.
If the Achilles tendon is completely ruptured, the patient can receive regular surgery, do quadriceps contraction exercise under the doctor’s guidance in the early postoperative period, and do flexion and extension activities of the calf joint as well as walking exercise after the external fixation is lifted, so as to restore the normal functional activities of the ankle and there will be no after-effects.
If the treatment is not timely, it may lead to aggravation of the condition or even damage to the peripheral blood vessels and nerves; if the postoperative rehabilitation training is not timely or insufficient, it may lead to ankle joint stiffness; if the intensity of postoperative rehabilitation training is too strong, it may lead to secondary rupture.
After rupture of the Achilles tendon, it is necessary to receive regular treatment in a timely manner and carry out rehabilitation exercises scientifically, so as to avoid after-effects due to improper treatment or untimely rehabilitation exercises.