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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.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Yes: But not very well unfortunately, has your doctor discussed a transfer with you?
Answered 9/21/2013
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