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What should i expect during my peroneal and achilles lengthening surgery? i'm having my right ankle fixed, and increasing mobility of foot.
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Casting then rehab: You will likely be immobilized for weeks. Once the surgery site is healed aggressive physical therapy and rehabilitation will begin. True functional gains could occur around 6 weeks of rehab
Answered 5/13/2018
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