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How long does it take to recover after torn achilles tendon repair surgery?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
8-10 weeks: Usually a complete tear will require about 8 weeks to heal after it is repaired surgically after that it may take another 4-6 months of rehabilitation to regain motion, strength and gradually return to running and sporting activities.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Progressive: Different surgeons have varying protocols which all may be acceptable. Usually there is some form of immobilization for close to 3 months. By 6 months most patients are able to resume most of there activities but it can easily take a year to be "fully recovered".
Answered 10/15/2017
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A full recovery: Can take a year to recover.
Answered 10/16/2012
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