We saw the orthopedic surgeon today, and he determined that it was not a complete rupture of the achilles, but instead a partial one. Therefore he recommended against surgery, and instead I am in a fiberglass cast (non weight-bearing) for the next 4 weeks. After that, I will be evaluated and either put in another fiberglass cast (with my foot flexed) or in an air cast, but I should be able to start walking on it.
So I guess this is good news... Although it is a bit disconcerting that the doctor at emergency said it was a complete rupture and this guy said no... His response was "I am the specialist and he is not". If after 4 weeks in a cast they decide "oops - we should have done surgery", I will be very angry. Oh well - I guess I have to put faith that he knows what he is doing. (fingers crossed)
At least there is no pain or anything, but having a cast from my knee to my toes will get old *real* fast.
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