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Oh no, sorry to hear that. How did it happen?
Yes, it seems that there is very little consistency and agreement on treatment protocol, other than it’s much of a muchness and you just need to give it plenty of time. I actually never had an ultrasound at any point. Only an Xray to confirm I hadn’t also broken any bones. How long are you in the boot? And when can you start getting rid of the wedges?
Happy for you that you don’t need to endure a non-weight bearing phase. That part really dragged!
Do you want my ‘Even Up’ for your other foot, and a boot cover for the shower?
J0nathan
Just read your story, it seems different hospitals have a different approach to the same problem.
I tore my Achilles last Friday, was diagnosed and put into a temporary cast the same day then fitted with a boot - same as yours - on Monday, and got an ultrasound on Tuesday that confirmed the tendons were close enough to heal naturally rather than require surgery.
The hospital said they like to use a boot straight away as it makes things easier for the patient with no difference in outcome. I did some reading and research seems to back this up.
Anyway, good luck with your recovery.