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British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2015
This is one of a series of occasional articles highlighting conditions that may be more common than many doctors realise or may be missed at first presentation. The series advisers are Anthony Harnden, professor of primary care, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, and Richard Lehman, general practitioner, Banbury.
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This is one of a series of occasional articles highlighting conditions that may be more common than many doctors realise or may be missed at first presentation. The series advisers are Anthony Harnden, professor of primary care, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, and Richard Lehman, general practitioner, Banbury.
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2019
Achilles tendon ruptures are increasing in incidence, with the greatest incidence in the over 60s age group. The rehabilitation time following this injury is prolonged and patients have calf weakness of up to 30%.
Jon Karlsson +3 more
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Achilles tendon ruptures are increasing in incidence, with the greatest incidence in the over 60s age group. The rehabilitation time following this injury is prolonged and patients have calf weakness of up to 30%.
Jon Karlsson +3 more
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Neglected Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon
Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2005Neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, although uncommon, are debilitating injuries. The optimal management is surgical. Many different techniques can be used to repair or reconstruct the rupture, including tendo-Achilles advancement or flap reconstruction; local tendon transfer; and autologous, autograft, or synthetic implantation.
W.H.B. Edwards, Hamish D.H. Leslie
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Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 2021There is an ever-evolving debate about the best treatment option for Achilles tendon ruptures. There was a relative consensus that operative treatment yielded the best outcomes. Much of this is based on results in athletic populations. Conservative treatment was considered only for the elderly and those with very inactive lifestyles.
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2017
Various common injuries in the foot and ankle are investigated in this section. Significant attention is paid not only to proper diagnostic examination and imaging, but also to optimal nonoperative and operative treatment options to manage these conditions.
Melvin C. Makhni +3 more
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Various common injuries in the foot and ankle are investigated in this section. Significant attention is paid not only to proper diagnostic examination and imaging, but also to optimal nonoperative and operative treatment options to manage these conditions.
Melvin C. Makhni +3 more
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A Review of Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon
Foot & Ankle, 1985Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a relatively infrequent injury that is often missed by the initial treating physician. The diagnosis can be established on the basis of the physical examination with weakness of plantarflexion, a palpable gap in the tendon, and a positive squeeze test. Special diagnostic studies are rarely necessary.
Steven J. Hattrup, Keith A. Johnson
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2020
Achilles tendon ruptures are one of the most known and commonly treated ankle injuries. The pathological etiology behind the location of the Achilles tendon rupture is not well understood. In addition, there are variations in thought on how best to treat such acute injuries. This chapter will discuss possible reasons behind midsubstance tendon ruptures.
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Achilles tendon ruptures are one of the most known and commonly treated ankle injuries. The pathological etiology behind the location of the Achilles tendon rupture is not well understood. In addition, there are variations in thought on how best to treat such acute injuries. This chapter will discuss possible reasons behind midsubstance tendon ruptures.
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Neglected Rupture of the Achilles Tendon
Foot & Ankle International, 1994Delayed treatment of a rupture of the Achilles tendon is a challenge. Operative treatment is generally recommended, with a variety of techniques being described to appose the tendinous ends and augment the repair.
Steve J. Gabel, Arthur Manoli
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Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Foot and Ankle Clinics, 2009Chronic Achilles ruptures present a significant challenge for the treating physician. These patients often have marked impairment of functional activities and usually require surgical treatment to optimize outcome. This article reviews some of the methods that have been described to treat the chronic or neglected Achilles tendon rupture.
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