- Acute rupture during sport and where an extended period of post- operative immobilization is undesirable;
- For the elderly and patients on steroid treatment, where wound healing is often a problem following ankle surgery.
The AchilloCordPLUS allows early passive and active dorsi-flexion which helps retain muscle bulk and strength. Successful physiotherapy can lead to partial weight bearing one to three weeks post-operatively and returning to sporting activities in as little as two to three months