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I need surgery to release plantar fas and achelies tendon what can i expect?
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Achilles tendon: Depending on the surgery, it can be minimal incision with percutaneous topaz ablation or traditional open procedure or endoscopic fasciotomies. All have short recovery times and usually you'll be in a splint/cast for 4 weeks (takes 4 weeks for tendons to heal). Very low risk to known complications. Hope the best for you and good luck! (btw, who's your surgeon?).
Answered 6/25/2013
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See below: You will be immobilized after the surgery for several weeks, some pain, some swelling, will probably be on crutches.
Answered 6/26/2013
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