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...

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

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