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Current Concepts in Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Varsha Salunkhe Ivanova1, Khanh Phuong Sieu Tong1, Cristian Neagu2
1Kaiser Permanente Foot and Ankle Surgery, 700 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA.
Abstract:
The Achilles tendon has a high incidence of ruptures often occurring in weekend warriors and the aging population. Based on anatomic studies of the Achilles tendon, ruptures are commonly found in the watershed area proximal to the insertion site. Traditionally, treatment options included conservative therapy with immobilization and a prolonged non-weight-bearing phase versus surgical treatment. Surgical treatment can vary between open, minimally invasive, or percutaneous approaches. In more recent years, early functional rehabilitation with or without surgery has shown to have successful results.
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