title: Diagnosis and treatment of the ruptured Achilles tendon.
abstract: The authors review the basic principles of tendon healing and repair as they apply to a ruptured Achilles tendon, and discuss its diagnosis and treatment. The treatment, either surgical or conservative, is a controversial subject. Both forms have their problems. The authors conclude that while surgical repair is the treatment of choice in most cases, conservative management should be considered an effective alternative.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Saddle Brook.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hart
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Napoli
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cangiano
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing