Preventing recurrence boot to protect your healing ruptured Achilles tendon. During the first six weeks after removal of the boo , there is a risk that the tendon could rupture again. We advise …

At 3 weeks pt can WBAT with brace locked in extension. At 6 weeks typically can open the brace 0-90 degrees with ambulation with bilateral axillary crutches, unless otherwise specified. …

We expect the total recovery from an Achilles tendon injury to take 12-18 months, but by 6-9 months most patients will be back to a functional level and only have deficits in explosiveness, …

The patient walked into the examination room and therefore could not have ruptured the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the major plantar flexor of the foot, which is the basis of this …

This leaflet will provide you with information on perforated (Ruptured) eardrum definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, home care tips and when to seek medical advice.

Achilles tendon ruptures can be either treated with an operation or by letting the tendon heal naturally by putting the foot and ankle in a cast or a boot. This is called non-operative …

Acute Achilles tendon ruptures can be treated both with and without surgery, each with its own risks and benefits. Historically the tradeoffs were between a much higher rate of re-rupture of …