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How long on average does a person take to start driving again after surgery for a ruptured achilles in the right foot?
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Answered 9/7/2014
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Months: Driving with a regular shoe(not a Velcro plastic boot cast) can be as early as 6 weeks but can take up to 6 months depending on how the healing process is going. Your surgeon has the final say on this matter.
Answered 10/3/2014
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