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How Long Does The Reconnected Achilles Tendon Take To Recover?
Hello. I had my achilles tendon disconnected during a fall. It was reconnected using two screws. It was not ruptured. I am nbow in an air cast. Five weeks into recovery I have not stood on it but this week have just touched it to the ground. When can I drive my car. At six weeks when the bone is healed or do I have to wait the full 12 weeks until the cast is off?
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After going through your query I think You are suffering from Achilles tendon injury
It was reconnected using two screws.You are on cast.
Your question is when can you drive my car.
I think you can drive car after 6 weeks with cast in foot and leg. Cast is worn for full 12 weeks
I think your query answered.
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Welcome to healthcare magic.
After going through your query I think You are suffering from Achilles tendon injury
It was reconnected using two screws.You are on cast.
Your question is when can you drive my car.
I think you can drive car after 6 weeks with cast in foot and leg. Cast is worn for full 12 weeks
I think your query answered.
Welcome to any follow up query.
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