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flosho
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 Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:01 am Post subject: OT Sorta - Bad news for the 924 Turbo |
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Last night playing intramural basketball, I ruptured my achilles tendon.. Which means no driving stick shift, and any hope of getting my car running decent before storage time, is gone.  
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Rasta Monsta
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:12 am Post subject: |
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Oh man, am I sorry to hear that. That is a tough injury. Wish I could help you.
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Benino
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wow. sorry to hear that. When you love driving, that's one of the first things that comes to mind with a left leg or foot injury. I hop you have a quick recovery. what does the doctor say?
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Chrenan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:06 am Post subject: |
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Complete tear or partial? Fingers crossed that it isn't completely detached. 
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flosho
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I believe it's just a partial tear, because it didnt ball up in my calf(like it does with a full tear).
I have an MRI on monday to confirm that it is torn, and surgery on Tuesday if it is confirmed.
At least its not racing season.
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Chrenan
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That's some good news then. With a partial tear you should be able to recover to near pre-injury flexibility and strength, if you respond well to surgery and are dedicated about physio.
I know with a full tear you have to wear an imobilizing cast on your lower leg and foot for quite some time to ensure nothing moves once the tendon is re-attached. Even after "recovering", you'll never be the same and athletically speaking you are pretty much done.
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flosho
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| Chrenan wrote: | That's some good news then. With a partial tear you should be able to recover to near pre-injury flexibility and strength, if you respond well to surgery and are dedicated about physio.
I know with a full tear you have to wear an imobilizing cast on your lower leg and foot for quite some time to ensure nothing moves once the tendon is re-attached. Even after "recovering", you'll never be the same and athletically speaking you are pretty much done. |
From the way the surgeon spoke, I'll have a boot on for a while either way. This really sucks going to school and now I wont be able to work much(in sales).
Long road ahead, my arms are probably gonna be huge from crutchin' myself around.
Thankfully my buddies/roommates I live with have been real helpful so far. 
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Chrenan
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Hang in there.
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