Kevin Durant Achilles Tear UPDATE! Does Tear Location Matter??

It was reported by NetsDaily that Kevin Durant's Achilles tear was higher up in the tendon, in an area with better blood flow and better healing. Is this actually good news for the Brooklyn Nets NBA superstar? Why are certain areas of the Achilles more at risk for rupture? In this video we'll answer all these questions and try to give more insight on the Kevin Durant Achilles tear injury!
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Hey I know you’re probably not going to see this but it’s worth trying. About 6 months ago I hyper extended my knee playing football before the season had started (sophomore yr.) Two months later and I finally get my MRI. They had diagnosed me with A grade l sprain of the MCL and Mild tendinosis in my patellar and quadricep tendon. Till this day I’m having a lot of pain still. All I need to know is how to treat it but I still can’t seem to grasp how to, even after searching on KZbin and google. You’re literally the only person I can think of who would most likely know how to treat this. I’m going insane not being able to squat, deadlift, power clean, etc.. because of this pain. It would be a pleasure if you could make a video about it and how to treat it 🙏

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Progressive knee rehabilitation is key(isometric, concentric, eccentric, proprioception and finally sport mimic-ing), also seek some manual therapy to start, soft tissue therapy to affected muscles such as the quadriceps, popliteus, gastrocnemius and soleus may help with pain to encourage safe and effective exercise rehab. Knee joint mobilization and acupuncture helped me personally as well. Stay strong my guy, I was in a similar situation, with the help of a team of therapists including sports chiropractors, physios and massage therapists, I was able to come back better than ever and compete at a high lever again in my sport. 🙏

[@brln7089]

jun cruz lol if my insurance wasn’t terrible. Tried asking for physical therapy for 2 months now and the authorization hasn’t gone through everything time according to them. Also I just thought it’d be a good idea to get multiple perspectives on how to help this injury so I know what’s best

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German Sgt Major Riflemen yeah but it was only for a split second. If anything though I think it was more of the way I landed from my jump that affected it so much. I was sort of having my momentum go backwards while in the air trying to grab the ball. Also I didn’t mention but when I went to go see my results with a different radiologist he said that there could have been some meniscus tear but he wasn’t sure because I got the MRI two months after the injury.

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Long road ahead but you can do it!

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Dear Brian! I'm thankful for your videos, they are really useful for me as a physiotherapist student:) Currently I'm writing my dissertation about Achilles tendon injuries and their rehabilitation methods. Would you tell your sources about this video? I barely found appropriate sources about the tendon's anatomy, but in this video there is a lot of useful informations!! I would really appreciate your help:) Thank you!

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Can you do a video about Joe Theismann’s leg injury and how similar it is to Alex Smith’s ? The coincidence surrounding those two injuries is chilling. It ended Theismann’s career but do you think it will end Smith’s ?

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Can you do the injury of Jonathan Isaac?

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Gives you a sense of my friends

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🙌🙌

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Can you make a video on Jonathan Isaac knee?

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Doc i have a question. Isn't it when there is better blood flow in a site of injury it heals better and faster?

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Imagine having a metal Achilles’ tendon 😂

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WaVe lightskin can’t stretch, no elasticity, no movement, no athleticism

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does kd's build as a relatively skinny 6 11 dude influence his severity of injury/recovery?

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Can you say more info about Jonathan isaac injury?

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Can you go over Jonathan Issac’s injury? It looked bad but it’s apparently not?

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pls. update de marcus cousins injury .. tnx

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First! I think...

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Fourth, but thanks for watching quick!!! You're all first to me! Haha

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Do you have aspriations to be a phyisican for an NBA team?

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First my guyyyyy

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First

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IU grad. thats dope

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Do a vid about jonathan isaac injury

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Plantaris also inserts into the achilles tendon

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No citations? I kinda wanted to read up on the Achilles

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I read that the title said ,,Tests came back positive''..... I was like welp... that's the end of kd

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In the future. Will you include treatment options for each injury?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Typically no. It's too much additional info and my page (and my social media) isn't for giving people individual medical advice. So im not doing these so that people with specific injuries can get treatment tips. Too much variation that goes into what you need for treatment and should be guided by actually seeing a doc in person

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Brian Sutterer MD thanks for the immediate response. I understand and that makes a lot of sense. Great content. Thank you for all of the information and work you put in.

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Appreciate it!

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Do jake guentzels shoulder injury!! NHL

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Hey Doc what's more devastating a tear or a fracture? because i saw a comment on paul george's injury video(USA team) he said that paul george's injury is worse than derrick rose is that true?

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Can he comback as the original kd doc?thanks ..

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KD please from Monte Carlo...dont come back this season please..!! take ur time...TAKE UR TIME!!!!

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Hey Brian what's the beat you used in the back ground Called?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

I always use music from epidemic sound. I honestly don't remember which track it was specifically. None of them are mainstream artists

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When did you attend Indiana University? I am a freshman studying chemistry!

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For the algorithm

[@vanessaamesty6739]

is there a precedent of a NBA player with this injury that came back and played well?

[@deeptime5581]

The anecdotal outcomes for Achilles ruptures for NBA players are not good omens for Durant. The only player to come back without any obvious effect was Dominique Wilkins. Age is also a factor and Durant will be 31. As was noted in the video, the springiness of the leg depends on the coiling of the tissue. The ruptures usually results in a shortening and stiffness of the tissue. The kinematic chain between the foot, knee, hip, etc is affected, which is why Kobe had to retire due to knee issues which was actually a result of the previous Achilles tendon tear. In other words, Durant will now be vulnerable to a host of injuries on that leg. One solution is that he changes his style of play and becomes more of a 3 point shooter and doesn't slash to the basket. Rudy Gay had the same injury and is a good example of that adjustment. I am not a doctor though I do work with bodies. I think an essential problem with this injury is rushing back the player too early as the Lakers are trying to do with Cousins.

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So, I know you said you weren't a surgeon. But, would a surgeon need to twist the achilles back into alignment before re-attaching it? I can't imagine how difficult a procedure like that would be. Geez.

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The rupture was high on the Achilles, hmmmmm

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But what can KD do to prevent such injuries ?

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Boom

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😐 when mine is aggravated i feel it near my heel bone

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Kd gon comeback strong can’t wait

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Hey Doc make a video of The Professor's recent injury. Check his channel. Looks like an achilles

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Will you do a video on Kyrie Irving's injury?

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yes please

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Lander Santiago he’s faking it

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Xonira Z why he gone fake it then?

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Watching this makes me feel like my shit gonna snap

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Your from indiana?

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I tore my atfl a month ago

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Talk about kyrie irving 👌