Table 1. Rehabilitation program. Time Program 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.