Display Settings:

Format

Send to:

Choose Destination
    Foot Ankle Clin. 2005 Jun;10(2):331-56.

    Acute rupture of the Achilles tendon.

    Source

    Department of Orthopaedics, Huddinge Hospital, Karolinska Institute, S-14186 Stockholm, Sweden.

    Abstract

    Achilles tendon ruptures are common, and their incidence is increasing. The evidence for best management is controversial, and, in selected patients, conservative management and early mobilization achieves excellent results. Surgery is associated with an increased risk of superficial skin breakdown; however, modern techniques of percutaneous repair that are performed under local anesthesia and followed by early functional rehabilitation are becoming increasingly common, and should be considered when managing such patients.

    PMID:
    15922923
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

      Supplemental Content

      Click here to read

      Recent activity

      Your browsing activity is empty.

      Activity recording is turned off.

      Turn recording back on

      See more...
      Write to the Help Desk