Healing time

Question 1

Achilles tendon ruptures
post-op steps

Answer 1

-Jones compression dressing for 7-10days

• NWB cast for 2-3 weeks

-WB BK cast for 2-4 weeks or CAM boot instead

-Aggressive walking to start 10 weeks post-op

-return to sports 14-16 weeks

Question 2

Ankle arthodesis post -op steps

Answer 2

-Leave post op dressing in place for 10-12 days, change and remove stitches

• ## Put patient in BK cast NWB