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How is achilles tendon transfer performed. how long is the recovery?
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Up to 3-6 months: Could be a minimum of 3 months and could be up to 6 months or even more. Depending on the specific type of surgery done.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Achilles transfer: It would take to long to describe it here so i would talk to the surgeon that will perform it. I would count on minimum of 12 weeks to heal, then therapy...
Answered 4/29/2013
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