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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. In the majority of
S J, Hattrup, K A, Johnson
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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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Achilles Tendon Rupture in Women
Foot & Ankle International, 2013Background: The incidence of Achilles rupture appears to be less in women, although this notion has not been specifically investigated in the literature. Methods: The medical records of 7 foot-and-ankle orthopaedic surgeons at 1 institution were reviewed by Current Procedural Terminology (code 27650) and International Classification of Diseases–9 (code
J Turner, Vosseller +7 more
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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.
S, Gabel, A, Manoli
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Elite Athletes
Foot & Ankle International, 2011Background: The management of Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures in elite athletes can be challenging. We performed a retrospective review of prospectively collected data study to evaluate the results of percutaneous repair of an acute AT rupture in elite athletes.
MAFFULLI, Nicola +4 more
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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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Sports Medicine, 1998
There are only a few epidemiological studies on the incidence of Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures. These show an increase in incidence in the West during the past few decades. The main reason is probably the increased popularity of recreational sports among middle-aged people. Ball games constitute the cause of over 60% of AT ruptures in many series.
J, Leppilahti, S, Orava
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There are only a few epidemiological studies on the incidence of Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures. These show an increase in incidence in the West during the past few decades. The main reason is probably the increased popularity of recreational sports among middle-aged people. Ball games constitute the cause of over 60% of AT ruptures in many series.
J, Leppilahti, S, Orava
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Ruptures of the achilles tendon
The Journal of Sports Medicine, 1973V J, DiStefano, J E, Nixon
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