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Achilles Tendon Tears
Treatment of Achilles Tendon Tears
Splinting in plantar flexion Immediate orthopedic referral Sometimes surgical repair Initial treatment of Achilles tendon tears consists of splinting with the ankle in plantar flexion and immediate referral to an orthopedic surgeon. Whether tendon tears should be treated surgically is controversial. Treatment may involve a posterior ankle splint with the ankle in plantar flexion for 4 weeks and avoidance of weight bearing. 