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.

5-6  weeks

Walking exercises. Full immobilization was encouraged without brace.

6^th postoperative week

Resisted active and passive ankle motion. Swimming, cycling.

12^th postoperative week

Beginning with training of sports according to individual condition.