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I have a partial tear in my achilles tendon and was told to get a walking boot. should i get a short or tall walking boot?
6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Tall: The tall boot would be better, but considering your age, repair of the tear would be your best options. Seek out a foot and ankle surgeon for consultation.
Answered 5/28/2014
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Tall: You need to nutralize the Calf muscle and prevent the ankle from flexing. A tall boot would be more secure and reduce play in the ankle. Also add heel lifts to lesson tension on achilles tendon.
Answered 9/1/2014
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Tall.: A tall one give you better immobilization.
Answered 9/18/2014
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PRP: Look into Platelet rich plasma local injections to heal ligaments and tendons tears.
Answered 6/16/2018
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Tall: A tall walking boot would do better to limit the plantar flexion at the ankle joint, which would the protect the partial tendon tear, hopefully allowing it to heal.
Answered 9/18/2014
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