My dad fell off a step ladder last Saturday and badly hurt his ankle. Being of the male perssuasion (sp?)he only went to the hospital yesterday. After x rays it was found not broken but he has damaged his achillies tendon. He has been put in plaster and has crutches until Friday when he has to go back. He seems to think he will go on Friday and all will be better. I have a feeling thats not the case. Has anyone ever suffered with this problem please? How long does recovery take? He is a really bad patient and despite being nearly 70 he has never really been ill or had any accidents before.