if this was only a partial tear, then the Rams and player have some reason for optimism
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...Nonsurgical treatment
This approach typically involves:
Resting the tendon by using crutches
Applying ice to the area
Taking over-the-counter pain relievers
Keeping the ankle from moving for the first few weeks, usually with a walking boot with heel wedges or a cast, with the foot flexed down
Nonoperative treatment avoids the risks associated with surgery, such as infection.
However, a nonsurgical approach might increase your chances of re-rupture and recovery can take longer, although recent studies indicate favorable outcomes in people treated nonsurgically if they start rehabilitation with weight-bearing early."
If he is going the nonsurgical route, the recovery time is longer, but the outcomes are much better it seems.
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