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With achilles tendon rupture is a third option to not repair or brace?

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Achilles rupture: This is a difficult question to answer without knowing more about the history and why you are looking for a third option. In the healthy patient, i wouldn't recommend to a patient not have their achilles tendon repaired surgically or conservatively treated with casting. Patients who are not surgical candidates and do not or can not heal via casting require a brace to assist in gait.

Answered 4/15/2019

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Not really: You need to immobilize the tendon to allow the ends to migrate to each other and heal.

Answered 10/7/2012

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