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Q

Achilles tendon ruptures

post-op steps

A
  • Jones compression dressing for 7-10days
  • NWB cast for 2-3 weeks
  • WB BK cast for 2-4 weeks or CAM boot instead
  • Aggressive walking to start 10 weeks post-op
  • return to sports 14-16 weeks
2
Q

Ankle arthodesis post -op steps

A

-Leave post op dressing in place for 10-12 days, change and remove stitches

  • ## Put patient in BK cast NWB