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Hi, For my son I wanted to do achilles tendon lengthening surgery he is 13 years old now and he walks on his toes, we did physiotherapy it did not help and even he was on braces for almost 6 months, we consulted few doctors, one of children pediatric suggest to go achilles tendon lengthening surgery which and he told it will get heal in 3 weeks and, I am looking for second option or suggestion please suggest, I am from bangalore regards syed.
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That depends upon the severity of the that. After the surgery also, physical therapy is much needed.
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