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From 0–4weeks
Type and Position of Ankle Immobilization:
Compression dressing and posterior splint set in equinusremoved a few days to a week postoperatively
From 0–4 weeks
Compression dressing replaced with a below-knee cast orfixed hinge boot/brace; foot held in 15° to 30° plantarflexion
At 2–3 weeks, new cast applied or boot adjusted in lessplantarflexion
Weight-bearing Guidelines
Nonweight-bearing continued or touch-down weight bearing initiated whilewearing immobilizer
Weightbearing progressed as tolerated
At 6–8 weeks
Full weight bearing wearing functional brace;transition to shoe with 1.0- to 1.5-cm heel lift for an additional 2–4 weeks ormore
Type and Position of AnkleImmobilization
If walking cast used previously, replaced with CAM braceallowing dorsiflexion beyond neutral
Type and Position of Ankle Immobilization
Active ROM exercises initiated while in brace
Beyond 12weeks
Functional brace gradually discontinued by 12 weeks**
Beyond 12 weeks
Brace use or ankle taping may be necessary for return to high-demand sports
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