Picture of Ben Martin's Dual Ruptured Achilles

#26
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pimo1 said:
I have an idea why don't we hire a team pedicurist for the team so the NCAA can come in and give us the death penalty over toenail clippings. Seriously these guys run for living. None of them have pretty feet. That being said I am surprised someone that pigeon toes does not blow out his knee every time he turns a corner.
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Relax a little. I've got some pretty ugly feet myself.

Just making an observation.
 
#28
#28
I am really rooting for this kid - takes a lot to come back from 2 injuries like that
 
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AJeray4TN said:
Somehow I doubt that given the investment the University of Tennessee makes in these kids, that they would allow anyone to get "butchered".
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Just because you are affiliated with a team, doesn't mean you are the best ortho. Not saying it happened here, but it's a fact.
I was in the OR doing cases with various orthopods for 13 years and you wouldn't believe some of the things I have seen.
 
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#31
tim said:
Mine is 2 years old and looks very similar. Your scar is on the outside of what?
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On the lateral side of my rt achilles. Picture Mark Richt's 60/40 haircut. Scar isn't 50/50 down the tendon, it's a skosh off to the side. Barely noticeable.
 
#32
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pl3 said:
You gonna turn him in for a hippa violation for posting achilles tears on a forum?
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Hippaa only applies to healthcare providers. Pretty sure OP is not.

His scars look like he may have a problem with keloid formation. Right one being longer means full tear with significant tendon retraction...they had to go get it!

Had a nonop 40% tear of biceps tendon...hurt like a b&@tch. Looking back, surgical repair would have hurt less! Life is one unending lesson :)

To the flatfoot comment, not too long ago, it was documented that the 3 fastest men in the world were flatfooted
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VolsDoc81TX said:
Hippaa only applies to healthcare providers. Pretty sure OP is not.

His scars look like he may have a problem with keloid formation. Right one being longer means full tear with significant tendon retraction...they had to go get it!

Had a nonop 40% tear of biceps tendon...hurt like a b&@tch. Looking back, surgical repair would have hurt less! Life is one unending lesson :)

To the flatfoot comment, not too long ago, it was documented that the 3 fastest men in the world were flatfooted
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They had to get mine. Immediately afterward the only pain I experienced was in my upper calf.
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#34
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VolsDoc81TX said:
Hippaa only applies to healthcare providers. Pretty sure OP is not.

His scars look like he may have a problem with keloid formation. Right one being longer means full tear with significant tendon retraction...they had to go get it!

Had a nonop 40% tear of biceps tendon...hurt like a b&@tch. Looking back, surgical repair would have hurt less! Life is one unending lesson :)

To the flatfoot comment, not too long ago, it was documented that the 3 fastest men in the world were flatfooted
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I think Hippa actually applies to anyone with access to patient information. I have access to patient information as a company, but I wouldn't be considered a provider.

Flat feet do cause a problem, imo. I have them. When I was younger, they were like springboards. I was pretty fast and could dunk in 10th grade (25 yrs ago, dayum). However, I firmly believe the issue was partly responsible for my multiple knee surgeries (7), achilles tear, and lower back issues.
 
#35
#35
tim said:
They had to get mine. Immediately afterward the only pain I experienced was in my upper calf.
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Gastroc release more than likely. Sometimes when the achilles retracts, they can't get it back together and the ends are already frayed. They have to do a gastroc release sometimes to be able to pull the achilles down a little to reattach.
 
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pl3 said:
I think Hippa actually applies to anyone with access to patient information. I have access to patient information as a company, but I wouldn't be considered a provider.

Flat feet do cause a problem, imo. I have them. When I was younger, they were like springboards. I was pretty fast and could dunk in 10th grade (25 yrs ago, dayum). However, I firmly believe the issue was partly responsible for my multiple knee surgeries (7), achilles tear, and lower back issues.
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Agreed. I have flat feet, and have had two hip surgeries and two back surgeries. Only 29 years old though. I hope my next 30 years is easier on the health side of things. :)
 
#40
#40
I have super high arches, and they're GLORIOUS. I can jump super high, and run faster than most white football players.
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AJeray4TN said:
I have super high arches, and they're GLORIOUS. I can jump super high, and run faster than most white football players.
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Wouldn't this be equal to being the tallest midget or winning a gold medal in the special olympics?

I kid...I kid...
 
#47
#47
pimo1 said:
I have an idea why don't we hire a team pedicurist for the team so the NCAA can come in and give us the death penalty over toenail clippings. Seriously these guys run for living. None of them have pretty feet. That being said I am surprised someone that pigeon toes does not blow out his knee every time he turns a corner.
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I thought the same thing, but I think it's because he just has his feet turned that way to get a better view of his scar...at least I hope. I have seen him on campus walking, and I don't think he walks pigeon toed.
 
#48
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pl3 said:
Just because you are affiliated with a team, doesn't mean you are the best ortho. Not saying it happened here, but it's a fact.
I was in the OR doing cases with various orthopods for 13 years and you wouldn't believe some of the things I have seen.
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His scars look bad because he developed keloid scars. Some people are more prone to them, especially if they are in an area of skin that sees alot movement (like in a joint area). Has absolutely nothing to do with the skill or lack of skill of the surgeon.

Also the person that questioned whether or not Ben's flat feet could have something to do with his Achilles' tears...the answer is, yes it could. Alot of people that have flat feet have issues with the connective tissues in the body... makes the person more prone for ligament/tendon injury. Flat feet can be a symptom...
 
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Preds&Vols said:
His scars look bad because he developed keloid scars. Some people are more prone to them, especially if they are in an area of skin that sees alot movement (like in a joint area). Has absolutely nothing to do with the skill or lack of skill of the surgeon.

Also the person that questioned whether or not Ben's flat feet could have something to do with his Achilles' tears...the answer is, yes it could. Alot of people that have flat feet have issues with the connective tissues in the body... makes the person more prone for ligament/tendon injury. Flat feet can be a symptom...
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What about that knot? You think that's where they may have used a scaffold or fhl to strengthen the repair? There is usually a tiny knot of suture, but that's a big one.
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