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I ruptured my achilles last night and had a cast put on today. they are going to change it to a boot in a few days. i have a holiday booked to spain in 6 weeks (3hr flight). will this be ok?

Q: i ruptured my achilles last night and had a cast put on today. they are going to change it to a boot in a few days. i have a holiday booked to spain in 6 weeks (3hr flight). will this be ok?

: Auptured achiles tendon usually requires surgical repair; If for some reason you get a boot. ask the doc placing the boot as we do not know the extent of your injury. have a nice vacation.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Auptured achiles tendon usually requires surgical repair; If for some reason you get a boot. ask the doc placing the boot as we do not know the extent of your injury. have a nice vacation.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 7/19/2023

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A member asked:

I ruptured my achilles last night and had a cast put on today. they are going to change it to a boot in a few days. i have a holiday booked to spain in 6 weeks (3hr flight). will this be ok?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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