Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol. As such it should be stressed that this is only a protocol and should not be a substitute. Achilles tendon repair dr.
Achilles tendon rupture repair department of orthopaedic surgery lahey hospital medical center burlington 781 744 8650 lahey outpatient center lexington 781 372 7020 lahey medical center peabody 978 538 4267 department of rehabilitation services lahey hospital medical center burlington 781 744 8645. Achilles tendon repair. Rehabilitation protocol for achilles tendon repair this protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the post operative course for an achilles tendon repair.
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This protocol for achilles tendon repair is designed to provide the rehabilitation professional with a general guideline for patient care with the alterg anti gravity treadmill. Non weightbearing using crutches. Phase i weeks 0 2 weightbearing. If it does not decrease have doctor evaluate.