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My left achilles tendon was severed by a cane knife way back in 2006. now, my left leg is very very thin.how can i get it back to normal shape?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

With no continuity: of the Achilles, there is no way to bulk up the calf.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2015

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A member asked:

My left achilles tendon was severed by a cane knife way back in 2006. now, my left leg is very very thin.how can i get it back to normal shape?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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