You will need to wear a cast or a walking boot for 6 to 12 weeks after surgery. At first, it may be set to keep your foot pointed downward as the tendon heals. ... Your Recovery · How can you care for yourself...

Post-Surgical Timeline. Day 0-14: Non-weight bearing in a splint with strict elevation; Week 2-6: CAM Walker boot with heel lift and partial weight bearing; ...

Weeks 3 - 8 · Walking orthosis set at 30 degrees plantar flexion at 3 weeks; adjust 10 degrees per week. · Gradually increase weight-bearing from toe-touchdown ...

Although Achilles tendon surgery usually takes no longer than an hour and you go home the same day, full recovery can take as long a year.

Time for recovery. A complete recovery can take at least 8 months or more if the patient wants to resume sporting activities. After surgery, the patient will ...

Cast treatment requires 6-8 weeks of non-weight bearing cast immobilization, followed by several weeks in a walking boot, to make sure the tendon is completely ...

6 февр. 2023 г. · Achilles tendon surgery recovery time The typical time for return to sports is about six months. This is for initial sports participation, not ...

Most patients have made most of their recovery by around 5-6 months after injury.

It is normal to expect: Do not put any weight on your leg for the first 2 weeks! After 12-14 days, you'll have a follow-up appointment at Dr Sterling's rooms.