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How Long It Takes For Achilles Tendon To Cure After Surgery?
I had surgery on. March 27th to have a bone spur removed from my Achilles tendon got my stitches out on Friday April 4th and given a hard cast with the sandal to wear on my cast so I can start walking on it eventually. How do I know when I should start walking on it? A little bit nervous because I was told I could tear my Achilles tendon since it is weak.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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It takes around 4 to 6 weeks for healing to takes place and complete recovery will require about 9 to 10 weeks.As you are given a cast it will protect the surgical site from heavy stress.You can walk but you will have to take care of yourself till 4 to 6 weeks.
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