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8/10/2016 9:11am
So was visiting my dad and figured I'd try a new track out at his request (Switchback raceway in PA). Was hitting the big finish line table must have found the slickest spot on the track right before the jump face and bike went sideways while my ankle went the other way. Rode the rest of the day, came home worst ankle pain I've had in awhile coupled with some good swelling and bruising. Finally saw the doc, partial Achilles rupture, waiting to see what ortho/pt recommend. Anyone have this injury before? What am I in store for recovery time? Eating me alive I a) wont be riding for awhile b) likely gain a few pounds not being able to do my usual morning runs.
landed from a not so big table, just a little long and had my foot just a bit back to far on the peg and didn't have my ankle muscles ready or something? Nothing was too extreme but all three contributed to a major "stretch" of my Achilles. No way could I ride another lap - yours might not be as bad, I was done. A month before Mammoth!!
Took waaay longer to heal than I expected, like six months! I think I aggravated it once and didn't treat it with the respect I should have, I tried riding too soon and didn't cast it for a month or so. I needed to put that thing in a cast right away pointing the toe taking all stress off Achilles. I didn't really figure that out until I did a little research after never seeing a doctor.
I read there's a school of thought that avoids surgery with that method for complete tears of the Achilles.
What you really want to hear though is that I have to think to even remember which one it was, can run fine and I've over jumped stuff way way worse since with the no issues. I think I really just brain farted and forgot to strengthen my ankles when I landed from a basic jump. Looking for a thread and found this and wished someone told me to take an Achilles injury more serious than I did. There no joke.
I was cast for 6 weeks. Then long boot air cast for 8 weeks. Then 6 weeks of pt twice a week. They recommended 12 weeks of pt but blue cross blue shield would not cover it. lol. Just had enough confidence to get back on bike August 3. 9 months and 2 days after injury. I lost 2cm of calf muscle and gain maybe 5 pounds. Still gaining strength in calf but have to take weightlifting easy. haven't hit any big jumps or better yet taken any hard landing yet. Balance on bike is also a little off but it still feels good to be back on bike. Even if its only 2 rides.
Two weeks later i had a skin graft to cover the hole.
Now 2 weeks later i am waiting for graft to heal before i can start physio rehab.
Probably another 5 weeks before i can start walking with a single crutch then another 3 weeks start walking.
Possibly a total 20 weeks off work.
I have lost wieght cause its a hassle to get to the pantry☺☺☺☺
Although i am sure i am the acception.
Get well soon.
The Shop
I was riding again 14 weeks post injury. If I sit on the couch too long it feels stiff when I get up and walk. Good luck!
I've been thinking about getting ankle saver foot pegs. Anyone have experience with them?.
Pit Row
1st year: Broken collarbone and separated shoulder, partially tore MCL, LCL, PCL, ACL
2nd year: completely tore PCL in other leg
3rd year: ruptured spleen, lacerated kidney, fractured 2 ribs
This year: likely possible torn achilles
Wish you the best outcome after that MRI.
This current injury has cost me $30,000
In medical and wages.
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