Sex differences in patients’ recovery following an acute Achilles tendon rupture – a large cohort study

Sex differences in patients’ recovery following an acute Achilles tendon rupture – a large cohort study

Abstract Introduction The incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR) has increased over the past few decades. Treatment may be individualised based upon multiple factors including age, pre-injury activity level and the separation of the ruptured tendon ends. Several studies indicate that women may...

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Main Authors: Elin Larsson, Annelie Brorsson, Malin Carling, Christer Johansson, Michael R Carmont, Katarina Nilsson Helander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Achilles tendon rupture
ATR
Sexes
Treatment
Achilles tendon total rupture score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05875-9

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