Every winter across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, the Hunter Valley and the Central Coast , I see the same injury pattern. A dad returns to soccer after a few years away.A mum signs back up for netball. Training feels manageable. Then during a sprint, jump or sudden change of direction — Bang. It feels like someone kicked you in the back of the leg. You turn around. No one is there. That moment is classic for an Achilles tendon rupture. What an Achilles Rupture Actual

Recently, we have experienced a noticeable increase in the number of patients requesting transfers to Lake Macquarie Private under our care, particularly from the John Hunter Hospital. Many of these patients have been enduring the discomfort and challenges associated with their injuries for several days, often leading to a heightened sense of urgency regarding their treatment. They are eager to expedite their surgical dates, as prolonged waiting times can exacerbate their con

This is a classic video demonstrating how Achilles tendon ruptures often occur.

Achilles tendon avulsions or Achilles Sleeve Avulsions are rare but debilitating injuries. The X-ray signs are often missed as the injury often pulls a small area of bone off the calcaneus (heel bone). This video explains what an Achilles tendon avulsion is and how it looks on imaging. The injury requires surgery & is often preceded by the patient experiencing pain at the insertion of the Achilles tendon, otherwise known as Insertional Achilles Tendonitis or Insertional Achil

This video helps you to work out if you have torn (ruptured) your Achilles tendon! We show you how your foot might look if you've ruptured your Achilles, as well as what you might feel if you touch the Achilles after the injury. At the start of the video we show you what might happen if your Achilles tendon injury is missed and the body heals it in the wrong position! As always, if you are concerned you may have suffered an Achilles injury, we recommend you see your doctor...

This video outlines what percentage of people return to sport after an Achilles tendon rupture. It also reveals the time it takes on average to return to play. Achilles rupture is a devastating injury, taking NBA players 10.5 months on average to return after an Achilles tendon repair. The information in this video is based on the article: Zellers JA, Carmont MR, Grävare Silbernagel K. Return to play post-Achilles tendon rupture: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rat

Newcastle Knights Co-Captain Jayden Brailey suffered an Achilles tendon rupture during non-contact training last Saturday. We detail his injury mechanism, likely surgical technique, and time to return to play. We also outline if the Achilles Tendon Injury will impact his performance on his return based on data from NFL players injuries (no data has been collected on NRL or rugby league players as yet). Achilles tendon injuries are career ending for up to a 1/3 of NFL & NBA p

Having your Achilles tendon repaired after a rupture is a very individual decision, based on risks and benefits. However, some patients miss the opportunity to be treated without an operation if their initial treatment is delayed. Here we detail the single most important thing you need to do for an Achilles tendon rupture! (Apart from seeing a doctor) #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonrepair #Achillestendonsurgery #Achillestendonnonoperativetreatment #Achillestendonpl

Achilles tendonitis is a common problem, associated with pain at the back of the heel or in the middle of the Achilles tendon. We have had quite a few questions over the last week after our video on Genevieve Gregson. We have mostly been asked, can Achilles tendonitis result in rupture of the Achilles tendon? Watch our video here to find the answer... #AchillesTendonRupture #Achillestendonitis #Achillestendinopathy #GenevieveGregson #NoninsertionalAchillestendonitis ...

This video was made by popular request! Genevieve Gregson (nee LaCaze) was unlucky to suffer an Achilles tendon rupture in the Olympic 3000m Steeplechase final yesterday! On her Birthday! Here we detail the mechanism of her injury, critique her plaster, and make a call on whether she is likely to have surgery! #GenevieveGregson #GenevieveGregsonachillesinjury #GenevieveLaCaze #GenevieveGregsonAchillestendonrupture #Australia #Olympics #Tokyo 2021 #achillestendonrupture

Leonardo Spinazzola, one of the stars of Euro2021, unfortunately suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in the Azzurri's 2-1 Quarter Final win over Belgium. Here we provide an injury analysis of Leonardo Spinazzola's Achilles Tendon rupture, discussing the chances of Leonardo returning to professional sport and likely timeframe for return to play. #Leonardospinazzola #spinazzola #Euro2021 #Azzurri #spinazzolainjury #spinazzolaachillestendonrupture #Italia #Achillestendonr

We have seen quite a lot of Achilles tendon ruptures recently as a result of winter sports. Whilst a lot of patients choose to have an operation, non-operative treatment can work quite well in the right patient and right scenario. Here we look at the chance of returning to sport with successful non-operative treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture... #achillestendonrupture #achillestendonrupturereturntosport #returntosport #achilles #achillestendon #achillestear #tornachil

Missed Achilles tendon ruptures can be devastating, resulting in loss of function & more extensive Achilles tendon surgery. Achilles tendon injury treatment can be straightforward if picked up early, however if the injury is missed, there can be long-term consequences... Here we run through the 5 most common reasons Achilles tendon ruptures are missed. Including partial rupture, ultrasound reports, being able to walk after an Achilles tendon rupture, mechanism of Achilles te

Achilles tendon ruptures are a common injury in weekend warriors and professional athletes. The most common question that we get asked about Achilles tendon ruptures is "Do I Need Surgery?" Each case must be treated differently based on the circumstances of the individual, but hopefully we can answer some of your questions in our short video...

Did you know that males have 3.5 times the risk of rupturing their Achilles tendon compared to women? 20-39 years is the peak age group for suffering an Achilles tendon rupture, however there has been an increasing trend seen in the 40-59 year old age group in recent years. Take a look out our flyer for some more interesting figures surrounding Achilles tendon rupture... #Achillestendon #Achillestendonrupture #rupturedachilles #ankleinjury #footandankleinjuries #sportsinjury