Does it hurt to rip an ankle tendon?

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

Yes, this can be quite painful or can present without any pain at all. It often depends on the tendon that is torn and the pain threshold of the individual involved.

Answer by  knightmare (1231)

Ripping any tendon is going to hurt. The main tendon by the ankle, the achilles tendon, will incapacitate someone for quite a while if torn. Even a strained achilles will hurt for days. With a ripped tendon, chances are someone would need crutches to get around.