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Achilles tendon raptured issue
I have a operation for Achilles tendon repair five weeks before. Currently my leg is in a cast. As per the doctor cast will be removed after 6th week. But I am not sure if i will be given a cam walker boot or not . Can you please suggest when I will start walking. I am little scared that if I will start walking without any support(boot) my Achilles tendon may re raptured. Please suggest.
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You must need boot support for another 2 wks in plantigrade position&start wt bearing with support of walker
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Dr. Sivaraman B
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28 yrs exp
Chennai
They will have protocol. Usually they give another plaster with less plantar flexion or boot with less plantar flexion
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