The Effect of Suture Caliber and Number of Core Strands on Repair of Acute Achilles Ruptures

The Effect of Suture Caliber and Number of Core Strands on Repair of Acute Achilles Ruptures

Category: Sports Introduction/Purpose: Controversy exists in Achilles rupture management with options ranging from nonoperative care to open surgical repair. Current literature suggests re-rupture rates are lower with operative repair; therefore, surgery is recommended for active populations. The ef...

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Main Authors: Jonathon D. Backus MD, Daniel C. Marchetti BA, Erik Slette, Kimi D. Dahl MSc, Travis L. Turnbull PhD, Thomas O. Clanton MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00295

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