What is achilles tendon rupture?

The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. A rupture or tear can occur with a trip or fall, or usually during actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping.

How do members experience achilles tendon rupture?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with achilles tendon rupture*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for achilles tendon rupture*

Who has achilles tendon rupture on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 12
40s 13
50s 20
60s 24
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 29
Female 47