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That is so great to hear! Glad it worked out

If it is a slipped tendon it won't heal on its own. Tendons are stretchy and hold things in place. In a slipped tendon, the tendon stops being stretched and shortens. It takes time for it to gain that stretch again. In a fast growing animal like a duck, it can become nearly impossible to stretch...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/please-help-me-im-desperate-duckling-with-a-slipped-tendon.964187/ Here is a good one. It has links to good information. Some talk about chickens, but bird's legs don't differ much.

It is sounded like a slipped tendon. I haven't dealt with this but there are post on here about it.

Make sure it is easy for the duckling to access water and food. I would give the duckling scrambled eggs. Also check the leg to see if you feel any breaks. I haven't had this problem with a duckling before. @Miss Lydia or @Isaac 0 may have other things to suggest specific to ducklings.