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movil · May 24th, 2007, 04:22 PM

Hi Harald,

sorry to hear about your tendon rupture. I suffered the same incident some 7 years ago, playing squash. I suddenly tore my left Achilles tendon. I was applied the same treatment as you.

The good news is that I have had no issues diving since. I did consult a doctor with diving background when I went for a medical and he only recommended that I strech before going in the water, just the same as the doctor at the hospital did.

I make a point of mentioning this incident every time I see a doctor or take a course, but I have had not troubles at all.

It was a painful recovery so I understand your predicament.

Safe recovery!

Jorge

Quote: (Originally Posted by Harald Franzen)

Hello all,

After two consecutive trauma's, I was diagnosed having a ruptured achilles tendon. As the injury was not entirely "fresh", the surgeon decided to apply the conservative treatment (six weeks in a cast and after that hopefully revalidation).

I've discussed my express desire to remain able to go cave diving with the surgeon, but I am not getting explicitly positive feedback (Okay, this dude doesn't have a crystal ball).

Has anyone other than me on this list experienced a ruptured achilles tendon and how did it effect diving activities after revalidation ?

Thanks for all input !

Cheers,

Harald
(1 week down, 5 weeks to go with my left leg in a cast)

May 24th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
movil(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 37	Hi Harald, sorry to hear about your tendon rupture. I suffered the same incident some 7 years ago, playing squash. I suddenly tore my left Achilles tendon. I was applied the same treatment as you. The good news is that I have had no issues diving since. I did consult a doctor with diving background when I went for a medical and he only recommended that I strech before going in the water, just the same as the doctor at the hospital did. I make a point of mentioning this incident every time I see a doctor or take a course, but I have had not troubles at all. It was a painful recovery so I understand your predicament. Safe recovery! Jorge Quote: (Originally Posted by Harald Franzen) Hello all, After two consecutive trauma's, I was diagnosed having a ruptured achilles tendon. As the injury was not entirely "fresh", the surgeon decided to apply the conservative treatment (six weeks in a cast and after that hopefully revalidation). I've discussed my express desire to remain able to go cave diving with the surgeon, but I am not getting explicitly positive feedback (Okay, this dude doesn't have a crystal ball). Has anyone other than me on this list experienced a ruptured achilles tendon and how did it effect diving activities after revalidation ? Thanks for all input ! Cheers, Harald (1 week down, 5 weeks to go with my left leg in a cast)