Healing Doctor

Chapter 630 A Gifted 33cm Achilles Tendon

A tearing pain shot through his left ankle, but the pain quickly subsided, and Ji Xiang even felt that he could still limp a few steps.

Although it didn't look heavy, Ji Xiang knew very well that his Achilles tendon was ruptured. When he was tackled by the black foot, the force was wrong, which led to the Achilles tendon rupture.

The pain wasn't severe, nothing compared to urinary tract stones. After a brief moment of pain, Ji Xiang felt fine, with only a faint "pop" sound remaining in his mind.

Even Ji Xiang himself doubted whether he had misheard.

Ji Xiang cautiously did not stand up, but instead touched his left ankle.

When the Achilles tendon was present, that area was hard, but now it feels soft and elastic; the Achilles tendon that supported my movement has disappeared.

As Ji Xiang was lifted onto the stretcher, the team doctor seemed to want to say something to him, but he didn't. He just patted Ji Xiang on the shoulder to comfort him.

Upon arriving at the rest area, the team doctor examined Ji Xiang and sighed, saying, "Ji, it seems you've ruptured your Achilles tendon. Let's get an MRI to confirm."

After a brief silence, the team doctor complained, "Why are you pushing yourself so hard? We've already lost. Don't you know AC Milan's scouts came all this way just to see you? You need to perform well, but you absolutely cannot get injured. Have you forgotten what I told you before?"

"Dr. Hao, I'm going up here for the competition," Ji Xiang said earnestly.

The team doctor's lips curled into a smile, about to say something, but he swallowed it back.

"Sigh, such a bright future, all gone in an instant." The team doctor shook his head.

Ji Xiang didn't talk to the team doctor. He recalled what happened on the court, felt the sensation of his Achilles tendon rupture, and silently waited to have an MRI.

Unsurprisingly, the MRI confirmed a ruptured Achilles tendon.

As time went on, noticeable swelling became visible in Ji Xiang's left ankle. Ji Xiang didn't consider the swelling serious, nor did he experience much pain; it seemed like a very "friendly" injury.

Compared to a clavicle fracture, an Achilles tendon rupture seems much more "friendly".

However, it's comforting that the team doctor found one of Ji Xiang's friends, which is the only thing the team doctor can do to help Ji Xiang.

When Professor Zhou appeared, Ji Xiang knew he was probably saved, and with Zhao Dali's experience as a precedent, Ji Xiang thought he should be fine.

The procedure for Achilles tendon surgery is similar to that for ligament surgery, and Ji Xiang finally felt relieved after seeing himself being wheeled into the hybrid operating room.

I encountered a "mature" Professor Zhou.

"He was kicked by one of his own people. They really went all out this time."

Upon hearing Professor Zhou's joking comments about his injuries, Ji Xiang became so confused that he fell asleep.

When he woke up, the surgery was already complete. Professor Zhou stood in front of him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked, "Young man, what's your name?"

"Ji Xiang".

"It's a nice name," Professor Zhou smiled. "The surgery was a success. Your Achilles tendon is quite long; you really have a talent. Use it well in the future, and watch out for those envious guys."

"My Achilles tendon is very long?" Ji Xiang was taken aback.

He had just woken up from general anesthesia, and since he didn't have a deep understanding of orthopedics and sports medicine, he needed time to search for relevant data from his memory.

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"The average person's Achilles tendon is about 15cm long. During the surgery, I estimated that your Achilles tendon was about 33cm long, which is already considered top-tier talent," Professor Zhou said, squinting his eyes.

"Bolt's Achilles tendon is said to be 42cm long," Ji Xiang said.

"You have big ambitions. Bolt is a sprinter, but you're a soccer player. 33cm is the longest Achilles tendon I've ever seen in a soccer player," Professor Zhou said. "Let me repeat, the surgery was very successful. Post-operative rehabilitation is up to you. Call me anytime if you need anything."

After saying that, Professor Zhou turned and left.

When Ji Xiang returned to the ward, his left hand was receiving an IV drip, his right hand was connected to a pulse oximeter, he had electrodes attached to his body for electrocardiogram monitoring, an oxygen tube was inserted into his nose, and his leg was in a cast and he could not move.

Soon, the pain of the surgery hit, and coupled with the inability to move, Ji Xiang felt very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, this wasn't Ji Xiang's first time undergoing surgery, so he was able to endure it. He kept shifting his focus to Professor Zhou's mention of the 33cm length of his exceptionally long Achilles tendon.

Su Bingtian's Achilles tendon is about 27cm long.

The length of the Achilles tendon reflects a person's jumping ability, which can give them a significant advantage in sprinting.

Top football players' Achilles tendons are generally around 30cm long, after all, there are differences between football and basketball.

Guys like Bolt, whose entire lower leg is made up of Achilles tendons, are already considered monsters.

Jordan's Achilles tendon is less than 29cm, and Ji Xiang is satisfied with his own data.

As the anesthesia wore off, Ji Xiang didn't try to endure the pain. Making himself comfortable was essential; Ji Xiang didn't have any masochistic tendencies.

Although oral analgesics and subcutaneous injections of morphine hydrochloride relieved the pain, Ji Xiang did not sleep well all night.

The most difficult day passed, the pain lessened, and Ji Xiang felt occasional twitching in his left ankle, which was wrapped in a cast.

Ji Xiang can answer this question. The twitching sensation is caused by a nerve reflex and is a normal reaction after surgery.

When the doctor came to change Ji Xiang's dressing, he saw his surgical incision.

Professor Zhou did not attempt to solve the problem with a small incision, but instead made a large 25cm incision.

Moreover, Professor Zhou did not use cosmetic sutures, but chose the simplest "centipede" suture method.

"He really is a lazy bum," Ji Xiang thought to himself.

On the third day after the surgery, the pain was further reduced. Ji Xiang couldn't stay still, so he did a few simple sets of kneeling push-ups, crunches, and water bottle curls on the bed.

The doctor informed Ji Xiang that he could be discharged the next day and explained the postoperative recovery process to him in detail.

For example, the dressing needs to be changed every 3 or 4 days, and then a follow-up examination, cast removal, suture removal, and Achilles tendon boot replacement are required 3 weeks after the surgery.

Two weeks after the surgery, Ji Xiang discovered that the damage caused by "Friendly's" Achilles tendon rupture was still ongoing.

He looked at the visibly different thicknesses of his left and right legs and sighed inwardly.

The muscles in my left thigh used to be as hard as a rock, but now they've become noticeably softer and thinner...

Hmm, I can't think about it anymore. Ji Xiang's first residency training was in urology, and some things are deeply ingrained in my mind.

Looking at his two legs, which were of different thicknesses, Ji Xiang knew that he would face great difficulties in the future.

Ji Xiang called Professor Zhou to ask when he could start rehabilitation training. Professor Zhou found it unbelievable that Ji Xiang hadn't yet done activities like four-way leg raises. Instead of scolding him, he patiently explained the new rehabilitation technique to Ji Xiang.

As for the local doctors' lack of understanding, Professor Zhou simply brushed it off with vague words.

(End of this chapter)