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Mri showed a ruptured plantaris tendon. what is the treatment and recovery time? it gets a little better but re-injures easily.

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Doctor dependent: Some may put you in a walking boot, some may put you in a below knee cast with crutches. Much may have to do with your symptoms and clinical presentation.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 8/18/2015

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