| 0-3 weeks |
Cast with 10-15 degrees dorsiflexion |
| 3-5 weeks |
Cast removed. No walking was allowed. Active and passive ankle motion without resistance daily by a physiotherapist. Residual equinus is overcome with passive dorsiflexion.
Nighttime splinting with gradually dorsiflexion.
Massage of skin. |
| 5-6weeks |
Walking exercises. Full immobilization was encouraged without brace. |
| 6th postoperative week |
Resisted active and passive ankle motion. Swimming, cycling. |
| 12th postoperative week |
Beginning with training of sports according to individual condition. |
