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What type of cast do you get after achilles tendon surgery?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Long leg cast : Usually the initial cast is a long leg(above knee) cast which sometimes i will cut down to below the knee after about four weeks to avoid further knee stiffness.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2016

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Varies: A posterior leg splint may be used, or a full cast up to the knee, or a cam walking boot.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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