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What is the post-op recovery plan for a brostrom or tendon operation? i am having this on my ankle due to 3 ligament ruptures in the lateral ankle.
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This is a: "COMPLEX" procedure and will involve casting or splinting for a period fopllowed by active REHABILITATION the person top ask this question to is the SURGEON who is performing the procedure and NO ONE ELSE! Hope this helps! Good luck! Dr Z
Answered 1/2/2016
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