Open re-rupture of the Achilles tendon after surgical treatment

The rate of re-rupture of Achilles tendon after surgical treatment were reported to 1.7-5.6% previously. Re-rupture of Achilles tendon generally occurs subcutaneously. We experienced two rare cases of the open re-ruptures of Achilles tendon with a transverse wound perpendicular to the primary surgic...

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Main Authors: Mitsuru Hanada, Masaaki Takahashi, Yukihiro Matsuyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/259