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A member asked:

Complete achilles' tendon was removed can one function without a tendon transfer?

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Yes: But not well, the achilles is a major antigravity muscle.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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Yes: But not very well unfortunately, has your doctor discussed a transfer with you?

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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