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| Achilles Tendon Repair |
| Initial Key - Protect the surgical repair, patient is NWB on crutches with a cast for the first 4 weeks |
| At approximately 10 days post operative Wound check and suture removal, splint is removed and cast is applied |
| 4 weeks post operative Splint is removed and patient is placed in a cam walker with heel lifts to keep in 15 degrees of plantar flexion |
| 5 weeks post operative Patient may begin AROM exercises of the ankle - no resistance |
| 7 weeks post operative Patient may begin gentle stretch into dorsiflexion with a towel or strap |
| 8 weeks post operative Begin full weight bearing and wean from crutches |
| 9 weeks post operative Full weight bearing with a heel lift or heeled shoe, may initiate cycling on stationary bike, weight bearing stretches may be initiated |
| 12 weeks post operative Patient can begin resistive exercises |
| 4 months post operative Patient can progress to light jogging |
| 6 months post operative Patient can initiate return to athletics |
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