A client is to undergo surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and application of a brace. The client demonstrates understanding of activity limitations when stating that a brace must be worn for which length of time?

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Maxim Chan

10 January, 03:08

A client is to undergo surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and application of a brace. The client demonstrates understanding of activity limitations when stating that a brace must be worn for which length of time?

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Josiah · Answer 1

Answer is 6 - 8 weeks.

Explanation:

Ruptured achilies tendon refers to a situation when the achiles tendon that is found at the back of the ankle becomes broken.

The person involved will be having sharp pain in the ankle or heel, and walking becomes very difficult.

In this sense, when a surgical operation for repairing ruptured achiles tendon is performed, a brace must be worn by the person for a period of 6-8 weeks.