Harvinder S. Bedi, MBBS FRACS MPH, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Achilles Tendon Repair Print E-mail
Written by Mark Blackney & Harvinder Bedi   

Operation Information & Guidelines

Surgery: Achilles Tendon Repair

Times below are in Days

Hospital stay
1 Days
Elevate Foot
 7 Days
Bandages / Back Slab plaster
 14 Days

Times in Weeks

NO Driving 6 Weeks (R)
3 Weeks (L)
Off Work
- Office
- Standing occupation
2-3 Weeks
6-8 Weeks
Crutches 2-3 Weeks
Non Weight Bearing

2 Weeks
Partial Weight Bearing 4 Weeks
Cam Walker 4 Weeks
Walking freely ~ 6 Weeks
Foot remains swollen 12 Weeks
Final result seen 14 Weeks

Take regular analgesia 4-6 hourly throughout Post-Op period.

Take 2 Panadol 1 hour before Post Op visit.

These timeframes should be used as a guide only and may vary for individual patients based on the nature or extent of the actual surgery performed and individual circumstances. Please contact Mr Blackney's or Mr Bedi's rooms if you require further information.

 
Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 June 2008 )
 
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