Review Article: Treatment for Achilles Tendon Ruptures in Athletes
Treatment for Achilles tendon ruptures in athletes is controversial. Surgical fixation has lower rates of rerupture and confers increased strength and function, whereas conservative treatment has lower risks of wound complications. We review the literature on the optimal treatment for Achilles tendo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901302100224 |