title: Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon: two case presentations with six-year follow-up.
abstract: The authors present two cases involving complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. Pertinent anatomical considerations and probable pathogenesis are discussed. Surgical treatment produced excellent results.
authors.affiliation: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture