• NFL superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dejected on Tuesday after learning he had suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday. (yahoo.com)
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced on his Instagram Stories Thursday night that he had surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon on Wednesday. (wilx.com)
  • LAS VEGAS (AP) - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said his goal is to return from a torn Achilles tendon by mid-December, NBC's Melissa Stark reported during the telecast of the Jets' game at Las Vegas on Sunday night. (wboy.com)
  • He's the second key member of the Jets' offense to suffer a torn Achilles tendon after quarterback Aaron Rodgers was injured on the fourth snap of his debut with the team in the season opener. (fox40.com)
  • AP) - Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon and the 39-year-old New York Jets quarterback will miss the rest of the season, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday. (wkbn.com)
  • New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has a torn Achilles tendon, AP source says. (wtop.com)
  • FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) practices before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers will make his first public media appearance, Friday, Sept. 15, since tearing the Achilles tendon in his left foot four snaps into his debut with his new team Monday night. (valleycentral.com)
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he'll use doubters as motivation in his rehabilitation from Achilles tendon surgery and indicates he'll play football again - perhaps even this season. (valleycentral.com)
  • An MRI confirmed the #Jets ' fears: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers suffered a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon Monday night, per sources. (ganggreennation.com)
  • #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers does, in fact, have a torn Achilles, the MRI has confirmed. (ganggreennation.com)
  • New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised the long-shot possibility of returning yet this season from his torn left Achilles tendon, but he's nearly two months ahead of Cousins on his rehab because he was hurt in the opener. (cbs17.com)
  • Aaron Rodgers' improbable comeback from a torn Achilles tendon has taken the next step. (startribune.com)
  • DeLuca said there's no correlation between calf injuries and Achilles tendon ruptures. (cbs42.com)
  • There is low to very low evidence in the literature that previous muscle injury is a risk factor for Achilles tendon ruptures," DeLuca said. (cbs42.com)
  • Achilles tendon tears (ruptures) most often result from ankle dorsiflexion, particularly when the tendon is taut. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Tears (ruptures) may also occur in tendons. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Diagnosis references Achilles tendon tears (ruptures) most often result from ankle dorsiflexion, particularly when the tendon is taut. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Yet, recent studies have shown that Achilles tendon ruptures are rising in all ages up to 60 years of age. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Minnesota Vikings confirmed everyone's worst fears in reporting that an MRI revealed Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles tendon . (yahoo.com)
  • EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Kirk Cousins has a torn right Achilles tendon that will end his season, dampening the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after their recent resurgence and putting the front office and coaching staff in a scramble to figure out which quarterback to finish with. (cbs17.com)
  • Rodgers is out for the season after tearing his Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team Monday night, a 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo. (wilx.com)
  • Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team on Monday night, a 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo. (valleycentral.com)
  • Those realistic Super Bowl dreams turned into another nightmare for long-suffering Jets fans once it became clear Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon. (cbs42.com)
  • Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon after injuring his calf in training camp. (cbs42.com)
  • Rodgers, 39, took to his Instagram story on Thursday to share a snapshot from his hospital bed, where he's recovering after undergoing treatment for a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg. (uk2ireland.com)
  • A tear of the Achilles is often observed in people with pre-existing Achilles tendinitis. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • This condition is very often linked to Achilles tendinitis . (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sometimes retrocalcaneal bursitis may be mistaken for Achilles tendinitis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If the condition is connected to Achilles tendinitis, you may need to wear a cast on the ankle for several weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your surgeon may recommend a percutaneous Achilles repair when non-surgical remedies such as medications, physical therapy, or wearing a cast or special brace have failed to resolve your symptoms. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has a torn Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the rest of the season. (fox40.com)
  • Tendons are bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscle to bone. (merckmanuals.com)
  • The 39-year-old quarterback has a torn left Achilles tendon that will require season-ending surgery, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday. (journal-news.com)
  • Kirk Cousins underwent an MRI this morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics that confirmed an Achilles tendon tear. (yahoo.com)
  • Studies have shown that age is the strongest predictor of outcome after an Achilles repair," said Dr. Peter DeLuca, the chief of sports medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center who spent more than 20 years as the team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers. (cbs42.com)
  • The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • KEVIN DURANT: The two-time NBA Finals MVP tore his Achilles tendon on June 13, 2019 playing for Golden State in Game 4 of the championship round. (cbs42.com)
  • According to an Indiana press release, junior guard Maurice Creek underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn Achilles' tendon he suffered away from the basketball court in his left leg. (btn.com)
  • I have a severe tear in my left Achilles tendon and only eight percent of my tendon was left intact. (guitarworld.com)
  • Torn Achilles tendons typically take several months of recovery due to the extensive rehabilitation needed. (wkbn.com)
  • Typically, it takes players 9-12 months to recover from surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. (cbs42.com)
  • Other ways the Achilles tendon can be torn involve sudden direct trauma or damage to the tendon, or sudden use of the Achilles after prolonged periods of inactivity, such as bed rest or leg injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • An MRI exam Tuesday morning showed the 39-year-old, four-time NFL Most Valuable Player suffered a complete tendon tear when he was sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd only four plays into his Jets debut, which New York won 22-16 over the visiting Bills in the season opener for both. (yahoo.com)
  • In 1999, a year after the Jets were one win shy of the Super Bowl, they saw Vinny Testaverde exit the opener with a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture. (yahoo.com)
  • The situation evoked eerily similar memories of 1999, when Vinny Testaverde - who, coincidentally, was the Jets' honorary captain Monday night - ruptured his Achilles tendon early in New York's season opener against New England. (wkbn.com)
  • Very rarely, spontaneous Achilles tendon tears have occurred in people who take fluoroquinolone antibiotics or corticosteroids. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Other factors such as certain medications including antibiotics and steroids and some illnesses like diabetes and arthritis can also result in weakness of the tendon, increasing injury risk. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Some antibiotics, such as levofloxacin, may increase the risk of tendon injury or rupture. (wikipedia.org)
  • A large area of partial tear and thickening is shown within this tendon surrounding by inflammation to illustrate the pre-operative condition. (nucleusmedicalmedia.com)
  • Wear shoes with enough arch support to decrease the amount of stress on the tendon and inflammation in the bursa. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Determination of whether the inflammation is in the muscle, tendon, or joint is of paramount importance. (medscape.com)
  • As a result of this weakening, it becomes prone to injury like tear or rupture with less force or stretching required before an injury occurs. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Achilles tendon rupture occurs in about 1 per 10,000 people per year. (wikipedia.org)
  • If clinicians suspect an Achilles tendon tear, 3 main tests can be done to help confirm the diagnosis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Confirmed clinical and /or imaging-based (MRI or Grey-scale ultrasound) diagnosis of chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy d. (who.int)
  • Pain in the distal calf makes walking difficult, particularly when the tear is complete. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Your surgeon will pass sutures in a crisscross fashion, capturing the proximal and distal aspects of the tendon and cinching them together. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • Tendons are the soft tissues connecting muscle to bone. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • You may also feel a gap or depression in the tendon, just above your heel bone. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • If the tendon has avulsed or pulled off the heel bone, your surgeon will reattach the tendon to the heel bone. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • [ 2 ] The bone plug of the Achilles was inserted in the popliteus origin at the anterior aspect of the popliteus sulcus. (medscape.com)
  • Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from running and jumping, it is vulnerable to injury. (aaos.org)
  • Since there is poor blood supply, this part of the tendon is both vulnerable to injury and slow to heal. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Surgery and casting or casting alone may be required to repair a torn Achilles tendon. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Saleh was not immediately certain when or where Vera-Tucker would have surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. (fox40.com)
  • In general, 75% of NFL players return to play after an Achilles repair," DeLuca said. (cbs42.com)
  • Percutaneous Achilles repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat an Achilles tendon tear. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • The main objective of percutaneous Achilles repair is to minimize soft tissue dissection while restoring normal foot function. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • Atletico said Sunday that Lemar will need to undergo surgery to repair the tendon. (elinorhilton.com)
  • The patient was taken to the operating room for anterior and posterior cruciate ligament as well as posterolateral corner reconstruction, including biceps tendon repair by one surgeon (RGM). (medscape.com)
  • These tears are commonly located at the part of the tendon where there is poor blood flow approximately 6cm above its attachment to the heel. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • The injury - a torn Achilles tendon - occurred during the second show of the band's long-awaited Public Service Announcement tour with Run the Jewels in Chicago on July 11. (guitarworld.com)
  • However, this injury can affect anyone and surprisingly, a complete tear is actually more common than a partial tear. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Anyone can tear their Achilles tendon if the tendon is subject to excessive force or overstretching, however there are some factors that can increase your risk of injury. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Treatment for Achilles tendon tear will depend on the patient's age, how severe the injury is and the patient's activity level. (physiodirectnz.com)
  • Stretch the Achilles tendon to help prevent injury. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If your Achilles tendon is ruptured, you will experience severe pain in the back of your leg, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty standing on tiptoe and pushing the leg when walking. (drcollinmesserly.com)
  • All participants will receive a standardized rehabilitation programme for Achilles tendinopathy. (who.int)
  • however, there are other factors that play into this such as preexisting degeneration of the tendon and there are always exceptions to the rule particularly since he is in great physical condition. (cbs42.com)
  • Additionally, a snap or "pop" may be heard as the tendon breaks. (wikipedia.org)
  • BALTIMORE (AP) - Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles tendon, coach John Harbaugh said after Baltimore's season-opening 25-9 win over Houston on Sunday. (kron4.com)
  • It's the same field where Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending torn triceps a year ago. (fox40.com)
  • Anecdotally, I had two players that had calf strains, rehabbed for six weeks and had an MRI which showed a completely healed strain, who ruptured their Achilles their first game back. (cbs42.com)
  • Being obese is also a risk factor as excess weight puts additional strain on the tendon. (physiodirectnz.com)